William H. Smith

Notes:

A:65
SMITH, William H. of Hector; lot 48
dated: 7 August 1820 - proved: 21 October 1820
wife: Catharine
sons: Abraham and John (to be 21 years on 02 Feb 1841)
daus: Sally
wit: Robert SWARTOUT, Annius SMITH and John M. CUDINGTON
ex: brother Joshua SMITH, Jr. and good friend William WIGGINS both of Hector

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116387141/william_h-smith

William married Catherine Leonard about 1815. Catherine (daughter of Abraham Leonard and Mary Merkel) was born in ca 1799 in Sharon, Schoharie County, New York; died in Mar 1870 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Hornellsville, on the morning of the 10th inst., Mrs Sally Nicholson, wife of Harmon Nicholson, aged 40 years. In the death of Mrs. N. a husband is bereaved of an affectionate and beloved companion, and five children of a kind and tender mother, who, with a large circle of relatives and friends deeply mourn this sudden and unlooked for bereavement -- (Hornellsville Tribune, 12Jul1855)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122957002/sally_m-nicholson

Sally married Harmon Nicholson about 1836 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Harmon (son of Jonathan Loveland Nicholson and Elizabeth Swingle) was born in 1811 in Canaan, Wayne County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Jun 1890 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Descendants of Abraham Leonard Smith provided by Sandra VanCise.

Abraham married Elmira Mynis Nicholson on 13 Aug 1842 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Elmira (daughter of Jonathan Loveland Nicholson and Elizabeth Swingle) was born on 17 Apr 1823 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Dec 1903 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elsie Ann Gregory in 1844. Elsie (daughter of John Gregory and Elizabeth Doty) was born on 6 Jun 1826 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 12 Jan 1907 in Harrison Valley, Potter County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriet married Tryon R. Cross on 18 Mar 1854 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Tryon was born in 1830; died on 28 May 1876 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriet married William E. Shaffer about 1880. William was born in ca 1836 in Maryland; died on 19 Jan 1891 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died at his home No.157 East Elm Street this morning, W. Wesley Nicholson, aged 75 years. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Grace Nicholson, of 157 East Elm Street; his stepmother, Mrs. Harmon Nicholson, of the Turnpike; one sister, Mrs. Harrison Russell, of the Big Creek Road. The funeral will be held at his late home Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The remains will be taken Monday morning on the six o'clock train to Spencertown, NY for interment.
(Evening Tribune-Times, Hornell, NY, Thursday, December 23, 1915)

William married Sarah Elizabeth Shurbin on 1 Sep 1865. Sarah was born on 23 Feb 1848; died on 8 Aug 1866 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Cora Pratt on 7 Sep 1867 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Cora (daughter of Ethan R. Pratt and Lucretia) was born on 22 Oct 1846 in New York; died on 22 Oct 1900 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Spencertown Cemetery, Spencertown, Columbia County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Huldah was a dressmaker in Hornell,NY.
April 1911 donated the property for the site of the new church in Big Creek

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698029/huldah-russell

Huldah married Harrison Russell on 04 Apr 1861 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Harrison (son of Joel Russel and Eleanor Leek) was born on 4 Feb 1839 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 22 Apr 1908 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Horatio was living at 78 River Street, Hornell in 1908, according to an affidavit for his widow sister, Hulda Russell's, Civil War Widows Pension.

Bath Farmers Advocate - July 5, 1911
Horatio Nicholson of Hornell, died last Thursday, aged 68 years. He had always lived in that town. He is survived by his wife and one son, Edmund F.

Horatio married Eliza Ann Fowler on 16 Jul 1865. Eliza (daughter of Edmond Fowler and Betsey Gray) was born on 27 May 1846 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 22 Feb 1929 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Mary V. Conklin about 1870. Mary (daughter of Jacob Conklin and Mary Reese) was born on 27 Apr 1851 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Jan 1910 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 21 Jul 1862 - 17 Feb 1863, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; American Civil War - North 107th New York Infantry - Co.K Discharged from Convalescent Camp,VA Died soon after coming home.

Lucinda married Richard D. Towle on 25 Mar 1868. Richard (son of John Towle and Elizabeth) was born in 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alonzo married Electa Forman in Jun 1870 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Electa (daughter of Henry Forman) was born in 1854; died about 1877; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alonzo married Sarah M. Sutherby about 1877. Sarah (daughter of John Sutherby and Eliza Densmore) was born in 1858; died in 1930; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Malissa married Martin Lake on 30 Aug 1868 in Haskinsville, Steuben County, New York. Martin was born in 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosella married William A. Towle on 16 Feb 1868. William was born in Dec 1841; died in 1906; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married George Washington Fisher on 20 Sep 1873 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. George (son of Cornelius Fisher and Catherine Searles) was born on 22 May 1853 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; died on 25 Nov 1928 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Anna Belle Leonard on 18 Apr 1882. Anna (daughter of John J. Leonard and Mary Elizabeth Meeks) was born on 3 Oct 1862 in Schuyler County, New York; died on 18 Sep 1934 in Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1920 Living in Newburgh City,Orange Co.,NY, working as a Dentist

Thaddeus married Ellen Baker on 6 Sep 1889. Ellen (daughter of Nathan S. Baker) was born about 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Albert Walbridge. Albert was born in 1851; died on 30 Nov 1883; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caroline married George W. Walbridge in ca 1885. George was born in Jul 1857 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Sep 1941 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Late 1890 lived in Brooklyn studying music.

Miss Grace P. Nicholson who has been spending here holiday vacation with relatives in town has resumed her studies in the Knapp School of Music in Cincinnati.
(Evening Tribune, Hornell, NY, Saturday, January 6, 1906)

Missionary To Speak At Old St. John's
Miss Grace P. Nicholson will her the speaker Wednesday, May 22, at Old St. John's Church. She was a missionary in China for 17 1/2 years. She went to China in 1923 and first worked with the Rev. L. M. Anglin as a teacher in the Home of Onesiphorus, a large orphanage at Taian, Shantung Province. Here she came in contact with hundreds of pilgrims on their way to Tai Shan, one of the five sacred mountains of China. This is the largest of the peaks and has been considered holy ground for thousands of years. After some nine years of association with the orphanage, she took some of the young people of the institution and began to establish village work. That year three new stations were opened. Two new churches were built in this spring of 1940. After the dedication of the new church at Pu-Chi, the pressure of the Japanese made it necessary for her to leave China for her first furlough. She returned to this country in 1940 and is planning to return to China as soon as war conditions will allow.
(Seneca County News, Waterloo, NY, Thursday, May 16, 1946)

Miss Grace P. Nicholson of Hornell led vespers Sunday evening. She gave a very interesting account of her work for over 17 years In North China. Her work was some time at the orphanage at Taian, teaching and together with these young people at the orphanage she opened up village work later. That village work is still going on under the oversight of these same Chinese workers. The work is growing, and in spite of the Communist menace people are turning to the Lord and Saviour. The interesting book she has written Is of her life and experiences and work there, makes very helpful reading. "Light Bearers of Shan Tung" is the name of the book. Several copies were distributed.
(The Castilian, Castile,NY, Thursday, October 2, 1947)

Notes:

According to the 1917 Steuben County directory, Harmon was with his wife, Cora M., in the Hornell-Fremont area, as a farmer with 165 acres, 5 horses, and 7 cows.

Evening Tribune-Times (26Dec1923,page 3, colum 1)
Harmon Russell Dead Harmon Russell, formerly of Big Creek, died at the Kingston hospital, Dec. 24th. The deceased was 59 years of age, the eldest son of the late Harrison Russell. Until six years ago when he moved to New Paltz, NY, he had always lived in this vicinity. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, Cora House Russell of New Paltz and one daughter, Dr.Ethel C. Russell of Philadelphia,PA.

Harmon Russell died December 24, at the Kingston City Hospital. The funeral services were held at the Reformed Church in this village at 2 P.M. on Thursday. He was born in Steuben County, February 17, 1864. He spent all his life there engaging in farming and contracting until he came to New Paltz six years ago. He was the eldest son of Harrison Russell and Huldah Nicholson Russell. He is survived by his wife, Cora House Russell and one daughter, Dr. Ethel C. Russell of Philadelphia.
Mr. Russell always took an active part in political life, serving several terms as an assessor and was active in Republican organizations. He was a member of the P.of H.
He had been in ill health for several years during which he was a constant and patient sufferer. He was operated upon in Philadelphia two years ago with only temporary improvement.
New Paltz Independent & Times or Wallkill Valley World December 27, 1923


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108804525/harmon-russell

Harmon married Cora M. House about 1885. Cora (daughter of Ansel Philip House and Maranda White) was born on 11 Jan 1868 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 23 Jan 1966 in New Paltz, Ulster County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A story was told of Alice by Fred A. Burdett. Apparently, Alice was always working at the church in Big Creek(now the Souvenir Grace Baptist Church), and on one occasion while standing on something to fix a curtain, a group was singing a gospel song believed to have been "...on Solid Rock I Stand" As the group sang, the stand she was on gave way and she fell to the floor with quite a motion, fortunately she was not hurt, more embarrassed to say the least. Gladys Burdett Boag said that her father Fred always like tell this story, as it was such a site to have her perched above all others as everyone was singing that song and then to see her fall as though it wasn't that solid of a rock after all.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698377/alice-van_keuren

Alice married James VanKeuren on 20 Mar 1891 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. James (son of Tcherick P. VanKeuren and Elenore B. Spaulding) was born on 14 May 1857 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died in 1931 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary:
Anna D. (Russell) Burdett was born at Big Creek in the town of Fremont, Dec. 21st, 1868, died April 15, 1919, in the Bethesda hospital, Hornell. N.Y
She is survived by her husband Frank M. Burdett of Fremont, and eight children viz; Donald S. and Pauline, of this city, Joel, Murray Beatrice, Roy, Abby and James, at her late home in Fremont, by one daughter-in-law, Mrs. D. S. Burdett of this city, one grandson, Robert D. Burdett also of Hornell. She was the second daughter of the late Harrison Russell, of Big Creek, four members, of whose family still survive her, viz.: two sisters, Mrs. Jas. Van Keuren, Mrs. C. M. Burdett, of Big Creak, two brothers, J. D. Russell, of Big Creek, Harmon Russell, of New Paltz, N. Y.
On Dec. 21at, 1886 she was married to Frank M. Burdett, a highly respected young farmer of Fremont.
With the exception of one year’s residence in Bath, (1895) all of her life was passed in the township of Fremont. In 1896 she located with her husband on the Burdett Homestead farm on the Frost Run, portion of mail route No. 4, town of Fremont in which location the balance of her life was passed. She was at one time a member of Big Creek Grange No.324.
Before her marriage she became a member of the Howard Baptist church. During a long period of the last years of her life she was a constant attendant with the members of her family at the services of the Big Creek M. E. church.
Unassuming in her manner, devoted at times to the welfare of her family and church, she made many friends with her quiet ways.
In her death her family loses a matchless mother, her many friends a woman of sterling character.
(Evening Tribune-Times, Tuesday, April 22, 1919)

Died:
In 1918 a flu epidemic spread through the country as a result of returning veterans from WWI. Anna died from the epidemic during the later stages of the outbreak. She left an estate of $100 personalty and $1,200 realty.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16696025/anna-dickinson-burdett

Anna married Francis Marion Burdett on 21 Dec 1886 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. Francis (son of Paul Sawyer Burditt and Mary A. Curry) was born on 26 Jun 1860 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 4 Feb 1931 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Charles Murray Burdett on 9 Nov 1889 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Charles (son of Paul Sawyer Burditt and Mary A. Curry) was born on 19 Jun 1858 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 12 Oct 1933 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joel was a Locomotive Fireman according to the 1905 census of the City of Hornell.

Joel married Nellie Moore about 1900. Nellie (daughter of Henry Moore and Martha Hober) was born on 2 Apr 1878 in Steuben County, New York; died on 15 Jun 1951 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wallace and Avoca Times - 1952 -1954
EDMOND P. NICHOLSON
Funeral services were held last Wed. for Edmond F. Nicholson, who died Monday in Bath Memorial Hospital. The Rev. S. R. McKinstry officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery.
He was born in Hornell, where he operated a grocery store. He was 76 years old. Survivors include a stepson, LeRoy Adams of Rochester, a stepdaughter in Florida and several nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: Martin Conderman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Herbert Vernon Roberts about 1890. Herbert (son of William Roberts and Catherine) was born on 11 Feb 1871. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mr. Caruth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roscoe married Edna about 1910. Edna was born in 1884; died in 1958; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Aka Lonnie

Family/Spouse: Edith Pearl Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Griffin. David (son of Robert Griffin and Josephine Hudson) was born on 13 Dec 1887 in Wayne, Steuben County, New York; died on 6 Jan 1949 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Fireman in 1910

Clinton married Laura Lanah Hammer in 1894 in Steuben County, New York. Laura was born in Apr 1872; died in 1960 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alta married Sherman Grant Beattie on 14 Feb 1894 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Sherman (son of Thomas Beattie and Amanda Hendershott) was born on 20 Feb 1865 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Feb 1952 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Heart Problems

Family/Spouse: Mable. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lottie Bossard. Lottie was born in 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the 1917 Steuben County directory, Ethel was living with her parents, as a student, and owner of her father's farm of 165 acres, in the Big Creek area. 1920 Ethel is a Physician at the Belleview Hospital in Manhattan,NY. In 1930 Ethel is living in Philadephia, working as the Resident Physician in the Friends Hospital.

GWYNEDD PA: Ethel Morris, MD, 98, of Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, formerly of New Paltz died Jan. 26. She was a physician for over 50 years. Dr. Morris was on the medical staff at SUNY New Paltz Infirmary as well as a house physician for Lake Mohonk and Lake Minnewaska. Born Nov. 15, 1885, she was the daughter of Harmon Russell and Cora House. She was married to William F. Morris, who died in 1952. Dr. Morris was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and belonged to the AMA and many other professional organizations. Survivors include four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
New Paltz News February 8, 1984


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109554076/ethel-morris

Ethel married William Freeman Morris on 04 Apr 1936 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. William (son of George D. Morris) was born on 03 Jun 1876 in West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Feb 1952 in New Paltz, Ulster County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

living on South Street in Leicester,NY 1974

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130130657/ila_a-alexander

Ila married James Morgan Alexander, Jr. on 2 Dec 1921 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. James (son of James Alexander and Mary Deere) was born on 25 Apr 1896 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Oct 1976 in Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Leicester Cemetery, Leicester, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 living in Hornell,NY at #39 Fulton Street, working as a Chaufer for the Gas truck. He also owned a radio in 1930.

Frank married Marion E. Tournor on 8 Sep 1923 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. Marion (daughter of Harry E. Tournor and Emma S. Raish) was born on 16 Feb 1906 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; died in Jan 1986 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 28 Jun 1918; New York Guard Service Co. K, 4th Inf NYG

Notes:

Donald spent most of his life in the Steuben County area, with the exception of a few years in Buffalo with the Railway Postal system. He was a postal clerk st the U.S. Post Office in Hornell for 47 years, retiring in 1960. He was very active in the Evening Star Lodge and Grand F&AM Lodge in New York State. After retiring he and Bernice volunteered at Bethesda Hospital, even serving the week before his death at age 91. He was an elder and Sunday School teacher at Almond Union of Churches, and also active in the Almond Historical Society. Donald was remembered for his story-telling, especially "Uncle Josh" recitations. His mind and body were keen and functioning right up until his sudden death. He and Bernice spent winters in Lake Worth,Florida until 1981 and then enjoyed retirement in their little house on Main St.,Almond, next to their daughter, Donna, and family. He was the beloved father of five children, and his passing left a big hole in the lives of his family, including his many nieces and nephews who also loved him.


Buried:
Section D

Donald married Blanche Cora Wales on 22 Sep 1914 in Howard, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced before 1934. Blanche (daughter of William H. Wood and Sarah Williams) was born on 22 Jan 1898 in West Union, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Sep 1981 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Bernice Ranger on 01 Sep 1934 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Bernice (daughter of Curt Daniel Ranger and Maria Antoinette Nicholson) was born on 5 Jun 1902 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 06 Mar 2007 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Railroad Carpenter and Farmer

Notes:

As a young man Joel, went to Alfred College to learn machine shop work at the same time working on his father's farm in Big Creek, where according to the 1917 Steuben County Directory, Joel owned one horse. He worked as a carpenter for the Erie Railroad until his retirement, also owned a farm on Bald Hill in the town of Hornellsville, NY for over 40 years. He was a highly skilled carpenter, enjoyed drawing horses and liked Ford cars and trucks.

In the 1950s had potatoes on the farm, had recent bought a new potato digger and would bag up a few bushels of potatoes each day and take to work at the railroad and sell them for a dollar a bushel to earn some extra spending money.

Grandma would call him Joe’d (sometime J. D.)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71173916/joel_dean-burdett

Joel married Polly Tanner Allen on 22 Feb 1922 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Polly (daughter of Andrew K. Allen and Viola Deanthe Ferrin) was born on 01 Feb 1899 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 06 Feb 2004 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After the death of her mother, Pauline quit business school to return home and take care of her younger brothers and sisters. Shortly after marrying James, they moved to Hornell and about 1940 they resided in Almond,NY. She was a member of the Almond Union of Churches and former member of the Philathea Woman's Group. She was employed as a cleaner at Alfred University until retiring in 1960.

Pauline married James Howard Crossett on 15 Jul 1922 in Arkport, Steuben County, New York. James (son of Orra Crossett and Mary Deter) was born on 11 Feb 1898 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died in Feb 1985 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 census of Fremont has his name as George D. Burdette. Died of Measles.

Birth:
Born on George Washington's Birthday.

Notes:

After growing up in Fremont he married Florence, and they moved to Rochester where they lived until 1930, upon removing to Hornell,NY. He took a job with Peck Motors in Hornell and was an auto mechanic ther for 14 years. In 1948 he established his own auto mechanic business, "Auto Specialized Service," retiring from his business in 1967. During ownership of that business he employed his cousin, Charles Davis as well as Florence's nephew, Bernard Smith Sr., who he later sold the shop to. Bernard went inot partnership with his son, Bernard Jr, who currently (1995) is in partnership with his son, Bradley Smith. The business is now located in Arkport,NY and still carries the name that Murry gave to it. He was custodian at the Hornell Masonic Temple from 1967 to 1984. He was a past master of Evening Star Lodge No.44 F&A.M. in Hornell, a past high priest of Steuben Chapter No.101 Royal Arch Masons in Hornell, a past master of the former Big Creek Grange and was a member and past president of the St.Paul's United Church of Christ. Murray would often "call" at square dances in the Hornell/Big Creek area and many times at Demons Ponds Dance Hall in Howard. He would also play his fiddle(violin) whenever he was asked. He was an avid golfer all his life and was known for his "straight shot, right down the middle". There is a tee maker for the 12th hole at Twin Hickory Golf Course in Hornell that has been named in his memory. In July, 1955 they began proceedings to adopt a then 3 moth old baby girl, Elizabeth Ann. Florence stayed at home to raise their daughter. Florence and Murray were involved in a motor vehicle accident on November 27, 1987 in the town of Hornellsville. Murray was driving their car and was broadsided by an oncoming vehicle. He was killed instantly and Florence was rushed to St.James Hospital in Hornell where the operated. She was in and out of consciousness for the next 30 hours, but passed away at noon on Sunday. On December 2, 1987, they were laid to rest, together, in the Howard Cemetery, beside Murray's mother and father.

Murray married Florence Della Reigelsperger on 30 Mar 1925 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York. Florence (daughter of George John Reigelsperger and Flora May Tucker) was born on 23 Oct 1900 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 29 Nov 1987 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eulogy for Beatrice K. Smith August 8, 2000
Rev. Richard R. Hubbard

Dear family and friends, we gather here this afternoon to celebrate the life of Beatrice Smith. We give thanks to God that hers was a long and rich life, busy and active until the end. She and her husband, Herman, can rest easy that they leave a living legacy of their three daughters, Dorothy, Marian and Nancy, and their husbands and eleven,
grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren'. From a biblical perspective, they were truly blessed.
I am thankful that when I first met Bea, she was very much alive. Indeed, her vigor and wit seemed to belie her age. I had been warned that Bea could be a "woman of strong opinions". One would need to be to make it to 96, still full of vigor and vitality. My impression, at the end was that the time had come. She had lived her life as fully as possible, for as long as possible. Neither age nor immobility dampened her interest in life and those around her. Her vitality alone should inspire us when we start to feel older and tiered...
I asked the family for some help in telling the story of her life. She grew up on the family farm in Hornell. One can only guess at the changes she saw around her over the course of her lifetime, from horse and buggy to automobiles, from wood stoves to electric range, yet with others of her generation she took it in stride. With five brothers and two sisters, she never lacked for company, though privacy was probably hard to come by.
She married Herman Smith, a mold maker at Ingersoll Rand, in 1922. They had four children, Dorothy, Marian, Nancy and Clair. Clair, the only son, died in the early 1970's. We pray that he is now gathered with his mother and father in that heavenly mansion.
I was told that Bea was quite a baker, who as a homemaker, augmented the family income by baking bread and rolls every Friday, and never had any left over. She also took in washings to help, and being a farm girl and one of eight children, was no stranger to hard work. After her children were grown, she worked at the Corning Hospital laundry, retiring in 1968. And through the years in Painted Post, she was an active and dedicated member of the Methodist Church. Rev. Jack Bunde, the Chaplain at Coming Hospital, said Bea always faithfully attended his services, and loved to sing hymns (which proves she was a real Methodist at heart).
It was hard for her to leave her home. Is it ever easy for anyone? To leave behind a lifetime of memories, the scene of so many of the chapters of one's life. But change is always a part of our lives. We are all sojourners on a journey of life and time.
She moved to Green Meadows, where she enjoyed playing cards, hopefully not on Sundays. (Smile. I'm joking.) She enjoyed visiting with the friends and especially appreciated that her granddaughter, Janice Montgomery, worked there and woke her up each morning.
After breaking her ankle and time at Arnot Ogden and Coming Hospitals she moved to Founders Pavilion, where she needed rehabilitation. She made progress, but now needed a wheelchair. Some people might have given up, or withdrawn, but not Bea. She kept as busy as ever and enjoyed playing checkers and games with Randy Dann. I am told that on a trip to Niagara Falls, he introduced her to a group of men as Miss America 1918. From what I hear she gave as good as she got. She was alert, very much alive.
She enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She kept busy knitting, crocheting and, of course, playing cards and checkers. Reportedly she hated to lose, but that's true of most of us. We'd rather win than lose, at the games we play. I think it would be fair to say Bea loved the playing as much as the winning, the fun, the friendship and fellowship that games can provide.
We all have our favorite foods and hers was maple walnut ice cream. It would be nice if the next time you have maple walnut ice cream you think of Bea, a reminder, a remembrance of a life rich in the things that truly matter; family, friends and faith.
Time for family remembrance
It is hard to say good-bye to those we love, to let them go, to leave them in God's hands. But surely Bea's life was rich and blessed, full to the very end. So, this afternoon I ask that you remember the life and love you shared, your times together, your shared joy and laughter as well as hurts and sorrow. None of us are perfect. We do the best we can, and some things we may do better than others. Now is the time to remember the best of Bea's life: her love of life, her love of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, her friends at Founders, Green Meadows, Corning Hospital, Painted Pos, her faith that gave her hope, strength and the courage to carry on faith and as active on our lives as she was in hers.
Let us pray. Almighty God, we give you thanks for the life of Beatrice Smith, for the life and love she shared with her family and friends, for her force of will and vitality of life, for long years and rich memories. Amen.

Beatrice married Herman Winfield Smith on 15 Jul 1922 in Steuben County, New York. Herman (son of James T. Smith and Elizabeth Minerva Dieter) was born on 27 Dec 1898 in Grove, Allegany County, New York; died in Feb 1968 in Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth Certificate shows name as LeRoy W. Burdett.

Roy married Dorothea L. Meens on 29 Aug 1929 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Dorothea (daughter of Benjamin S. Meens and Elizabeth) was born on 11 Jan 1906 in Silver Springs, Gainesville, Wyoming County, New York; died on 01 Jul 2001 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abby lived the greater portion of her life in Churchville,NY. She came to this area the bride of Harold Way with whom she raised five daughters during their 33 years together. During that portion of her life she was not only a wife and mother, but a worker in the fields and preparer of meals for the entire farm crew. When Abby left the farm she became a village resident, a Churchville-Chili School Bus driver and part of the Riga Free Library staff. She loved to play baseball and horseshoes; but just as much as she enjoyed the world of music-playing the violin in The Trio, or 'fiddling' for square dances. She was an avid Contract Bridge player, a worker of crosswords puzzles and a woman who never tired of reading, weather it was poetry for her own enjoyment or reading to children to broaden their outlooks. Through all her life, Abby's faith remained strong. It was in her church that she found the strength she needed to deal with what came her way.

Abby married Harold William Way on 19 Feb 1929 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Harold (son of Harvey R. Way and Ethel Aslett) was born on 5 May 1908 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York; died on 2 Feb 1993 in Spencerport, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ogden, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abby married Richard Mason Learn on 28 Jun 1962 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York. Richard (son of Edgar Evan Learn and Rosa Ada Learn) was born on 25 Nov 1893 in New York; died on 30 Aug 1973 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Creekside Cemetery, Churchville, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 29 Sep 1942, Binghamton, Broome County, New York; World War II U.S. Army - 82nd Glide Regiment D-Day Invasion - St.Lo,France. Wounded - Discharged 19 Sep 1945

Notes:

Born James Woodrow Wilson Burdett, James drop the Woodrow upon adulthood He served in the U.S. Army from 29Sep1942 and was honorable discharged 19Sep1945. "I was transferred to the 82nd Airborne Division, when the 101st sent me from Fort Bragg to England in early 1943. I served in the 82nd Glide Regiment and went in after the Paratroopers on D-Day, and landed in St.Lo,France. Sustained injuries and I was sent to Scotland for R&R." After return to New York, James went to work for the VA Center in Bath,NY; where he retired in 1976.

Recent(2019) DNA evidence has linked James W. to Meredith Ann MacKenzie (great-granddaughter). Apparently, there was a son born to Verna Alberta Windsor(1912-1991), named Revere Windsor and adopted by the MacKenzie family in NYC, June 5th 1933 at which time he was renamed, Robert Edward MacKenzie(Apr1932-1995). Robert knew is mother's name was Verna Windsor, but never knew who his father was - we can only assume James was not aware of the birth of Robert either.

Military Service:
Education: 3 years high school, Status: Married, Height: 67, Weight: 126

Family/Spouse: Verna Alberta Windsor. Verna (daughter of Fred Emil Windsor and Ola May Francisco) was born on 2 Sep 1912 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 12 Nov 1991 in Bellport, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Dorothy Grace Beecher on 20 Jan 1934 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. Dorothy (daughter of Dana Cleveland Beecher and Annie Akins) was born on 27 Sep 1914 in Atlanta, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Jul 1995 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Clearview Cemetery, North Cohocton, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 14 Aug 1918; New York Guard Service Co. K, 4th Inf NYG

Notes:

Living with his daughter in Florida after his wife died.

Elmer married Marion Jeanette Stevens on 29 May 1926 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Marion (daughter of William A. Stevens and Marcia Thompson) was born on 3 May 1903; died in Dec 1976 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Sunday, January 14, 1968.
Steuben County News Service - "Couple Flees Burning Home"
Dairy farmer Shirley Burdett and his wife escaped to safety early yesterday with only the clothese they wore as fire destroyed their two story brick home on Route 70 at Big Creek, about four miles west of Howard. A lapse in telephone service delayed summoning fireman. Temperatures were below zero as Fremont and Howard fireman battled the blaze, finally reported at 6:45AM. A family spokesman said the couple was asleep in the downstairs bedroom and apparently was awakened by the roar of the flames. They got out of the house in their nightclothes through a front entrance, the spokesman said. Nothing was saved from the house, he said. The couple lived there alone. The Burdetts, after fleeing their home, drove to the nearby home of Stanley Drumm. Drumm, a son and son-in-law started for the Burdett place and encountered state police investigating an auto accident on Route 70. The trooper radioed for firefighters. The inside of the house was just one big ball of fire when we got there, said Fremont Fire Chief Richard Smith. He said cuase of the fire and amount of damages were not determined. The Burdetts were staying with a relative.


Died:
S.R.Burdett Dies, Howard Assessor - Shirley R. Burdett, 75, of Howard RFD 3 was found dead this morning on his farm along the Big Creek Road. It was determined that he died of natural causes. He was seen shortly after 5AM today when he left his home to milk cows in the barn. About three hours later he was found lying on the barn floor. Burdett was past master of the Big Creek Grange No.324 and was an assessor for the Town of Fremont. Surviving him are his wife Cora Stevens Burdett; one son, Steven M. of North Hornell; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Davis of Hornell RFD 3, and Mrs.Duncan Munro of Shelburne,VT; two brothers, Elmer of Hornell RFD 2, and Kenneth of Howard. The funeral will be Saturday at 2PM at the Robertson Funeral Home in Hornell with burial in Howard Cemetery.

Shirley married Cora Louise Stevens about 1937. Cora (daughter of William A. Stevens and Marcia Thompson) was born on 10 May 1900 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Aug 1978 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married Lewis Fay Davis on 23 May 1918 in Arkport, Steuben County, New York. Lewis (son of Fay Elisha Davis and Minnie M. Schaumberg) was born on 25 Apr 1896 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 3 Feb 1967 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ethel also attended Alfred for a year or so where she met Duncan. However, she eventually had to leave school to care for her critically ill mother. After moving to Shelburne, VT she also worked at the Museum becoming trained as a very knowledgeable and successful curator-guide for the Museum's extensive handmade quilt and coverlets exhibition collection. She loved music and singing and taught herself to play the piano with a notable degree of accomplishment, playing confidently by ear, as well as reading music. When she died she had eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Ethel married Duncan Ross Munro on 24 Nov 1926 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Duncan (son of Angus Duncan Munro and Elizabeth Lucy Watson Ross) was born on 5 Apr 1904 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York; died on 24 May 1977 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; was buried in Shelburne Village Cemetery, Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Margaret Ella Hall about 1928 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Margaret (daughter of William Lee Hall and Bertha Heath) was born on 7 Dec 1908 in Steuben County, New York; died on 26 Aug 1995 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Elizabeth Hodson on 10 Dec 1939 in Genesee, Potter County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth (daughter of Arthur P. Hodson and Julia E. Bates) was born on 20 Feb 1913 in Moravia, Cayuga County, New York; died on 1 Mar 2004 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harold H. Russell, 60, of Hornell RD 3, Thursday, March 14, 1963. He was an engineer for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad for 33 years. Survived by wife, Mrs. Kathlyn Harris Russell; daughters, Mrs. Malcolm MacNaughton, Mrs. James Houghtaling, both of Hornell, Mrs. Roger House of Endicott; sons, Robert F. of Indianapolis, Joel of Hornell, Thomas E. of San Diego, Calif., Shirley D. of Hornell, Frank of Andover, Jack W. at home; 26 grandchildren. Body at Robertson Funeral Home, Hornell. Funeral there Monday at 11 a.m., the Rev. John Furlong. Howard Cemetery.
(Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York · Saturday, March 16, 1963)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698026/harold_hober-russell

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married Kathlyn Mae Harris on 1 Jul 1922 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York. Kathlyn (daughter of Thomas B. Harris and Bertha Whitcomb) was born in May 1905 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Aug 1984 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dunkirk Evening Observer (July 16 1940,page 8)
Crushed Under Pole
Hornell, NY, July 16, Harrison Russell, 33, was fatally crushed yesterday when pinned under a falling telephone pole. Russell was strapped to the pole making repairs when a guy wire came unfastened and the pole fell.

Harrison married Auretta Elouise Baldwin on 15 Oct 1932 (Catholic) in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Auretta (daughter of J. H. Baldwin and Mary E. Brennan) was born on 4 Apr 1914 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 5 Feb 1998 in Leesburg, Cherokee County, Alabama; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward Tournor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul Vallery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frank Dodge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Ostrander. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Reception honors Hornell couple
One hundred friends,and relatived attended an open house reception
Sept.4 to honor Mr.and Mrs. Clayton J. Roe of 11 Fulton St. on the
occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration was hosted
by their children in the First Baptist Church. Mr. Roe,and the former
Gertrude M. Roberts of Hornell were married Sept.4,1926 at the home of
the bride's parents by the Rev.Alfred E. Coman. The honor attendants
were Raymond Roe of Hornell,brother of the bridegroom,and the Late
Leah Babcock Mack of Hornell. A dinner party for the immediate family
was held at the Victorian Room in the evening. The couple has five
children,LeRoy Roe,and Carol Dickey of Hornell,Keith of Endicott,
Audrey Miles of Cohocton,and Alma Dunham of Arkport. There are 14
grandchildren,and a great-grandchild. Mr. Roe retired in 1965 as
Superintendent of Hornell Water Department

Gertrude married Clayton Joseph Roe on 26 Sep 1926 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Clayton was born on 20 Sep 1900; died on 5 Dec 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gilbert Butler. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clifford married Julia Emma Lain on 21 Apr 1926. Julia (daughter of William Lain and Cora Hall) was born on 23 Mar 1905; died on 8 Apr 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Arthur Wendall Griffin -Hornell Arthur W. Griffin ,71 of Hungry Hollow
Road Hornell ,died Tuesday,
(1-16-1979) at St.James Mercy Hospital,following a long illness.
He was the son of David Griffin,and Bertha( Smith) Griffin.In his
earlier years he had worked on his father's farm,in the town of
Howard,on the Turnpike Rd.Later employed for 10 years ,by the
Consolidated Brick Co. of Horseheads.He returned to Hornell about 15
years ago.More recently.Griffin was a Security Guard for the former
Merrill Hosiery Firm,and Big N Store,until his retirement in 1972.He
was a member of The Free Methodist Church,in Hornell. He is survived
by his wife Frances Burdick Griffin;a step daughter Louise Chapman at
home;three sisters,Mrs. Anna Richardson of Rochester,Mrs.Bernice
Cook,and Mrs. Louella Horton of Hornell.Several nieces,and
nephews.Friends may call at the Robertson Funeral Home.Funeral
services are Saturday ,with the Rev.Russell Vincent,officating.Burial
will be in thee Freemont Cem.in Stephens Mills.

Arthur married Frances Burdick on 20 May 1973 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marie F. Northrup. Marie (daughter of Guy Northrup and Inez Wheeler) was born on 16 Apr 1912 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 26 Oct 2003 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit.- Hornell Evening Tribune
ANNA E. RICHARDSON
Hornell- Anna E. Richardson,90 of County Route 29,Edge View Estates,
passed away Saturday(June 26,2004) at her home. Born in Howard ,she
was the daughter of David,and Bertha Smith Griffin.
She had resided in the Rochester Area, for many years before returning
to the Hornell Area,in 1976. Anna's hobbies were her
grandchildren,whom she loved very much. She was predeceased by her
husband,Harold H. Richardson in 1976; her son,Harold Freeborn in
1989,and two brother's Lyle,and Arthur Griffin. She is survived by one
daughter,Nellie(Jack) Lamphier of Addison; three son's Harry G.
(Sharon) Freeborn of Harrison Valley,Pa., Robert (Laurie) Richardson
of Rochester,and Richard J. Richardson of Hornell. Two sister's
Bernice Cook, of Hornell,and Louella Barker of Hornell; 18
grandchildren,many great grandchildren,and great-great grandchildren.
nieces,and nephews. The family will be present at the Bender,Brown,and
Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street,Hornell,New
York,WednesdayJune 30,2-4 and 7-9 where funeral service's will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday,July 1. Burial,will be in theLake View
Cemetery,Brockport,New York

Died:
At home, 6409 County Route 29, Edge View Estates.

Anna married Basil Freeborn about 1933. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Harold H. Richardson about 1945. Harold died in 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bernice L. Cook, 97, formerly of Conklin Street, passed away on Saturday (December 4, 2021) at Elderwood Nursing Home in North Hornell.

She was born on May 19, 1924 in the Town of Howard, the daughter of David Griffin and Bertha Smith Griffin. She was a lifelong area resident, graduating Hornell High School "Class of 1942", and went on to marry James C. " Charlie" Cook on October 1, 1942. Early on she had worked for Westinghouse in Bath, Corbin Wood Products in Hornell, but retired from the custodial department of Alfred State College. Bernice was a lifelong member of the Hornell United Methodist Church, where she had participated in numerous church groups.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband James C. "Charlie" Cook on October 19, 1998, her daughter Sheila Brown, 2 brothers Lyle and Arthur Griffin, 2 sisters Anna Richardson, and Luella Barker.

She is survived by her son Duane (Donna) Cook of NC, her daughters Sandra (James) VanCise of Canisteo, Brenda (Warren) Cline of Addison, Darlene (Randie) Brewer of Hornell, her son in law Robert Brown of TN, 17 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (December 9, 2021) from 2-4pm at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, where a Funeral Service will follow calling at 4:00pm with Rev. Lenny Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Another Celebration of Life will held in the summer of 2022.

Bernice married James Charles Rowland Cook on 1 Oct 1942. James (son of Leon Cook and Estella Day) was born on 19 Mar 1918 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; died on 19 Oct 1998 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HORNELL/ALFRED - D.L. Fisher, 101, formerly of 9 Florence St., Hornell, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening (Oct. 5, 2004) at the home of his daughter, June Hitchcock, at 15 S. Main St., Alfred.

Born in Canisteo on Dec. 22, 1902, he was a son of the late Clinton and Lanah Hammer Fisher. He was married to the former Katherine Smith, who predeceased him in 1970 after 44 years of marriage.

He attended the former Hornell Business School, and managed the former Grand Union Store in Hornell.

While residing in Canisteo, D.L. owned and operated the former Fisher's Food Market, from 1928 until his retirement in 1969, at which time he moved to Hornell.

He attended the Canisteo Presbyterian Church, and was instrumental in forming the Canisteo Rifle Club. An avid bowler and chess player, D.L. was a charter member of the Hornell Chess Club, and formerly served as the secretary and treasurer.

His family includes his daughter, June Hitchcock of Alfred, with whom he had resided the past several years; his son, Donald Fisher of Las Vegas, Nev.; also his 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Besides his parents and wife, D.L. was predeceased by his daughter, Marilyn Gillette, his sister, Bernice Vanderhoef, and his brother, Norman Fisher.

At his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in D.L.'s memory to the Canisteo Volunteer Fire Dept., in care of Gerald Bertram, 42 Fourth St., Canisteo, N.Y. 14823.

Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell.

Family/Spouse: Katherine L. Smith. Katherine was born in 1901; died in 1970 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul B. Vanderhoef. Paul was born in 1912; died in 1985; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leo married Catherine Cornish on 20 Jun 1917 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Catherine (daughter of Charles Cornish and Rhoda VanSkiver) was born on 02 Feb 1897 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died in Nov 1976 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

School Teacher

Isabel married Howard Judson Post on 23 Nov 1918 in Hartsville, Steuben County, New York. Howard was born on 16 Aug 1894 in Chester, Warren County, New York; died on 12 Feb 1978 in Allegany County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Andover, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Drank rat poison when she discovered her husband was fooling around with another woman.

Ina married Howard E. Coffin on 26 Mar 1924. Howard was born on 12 Nov 1901; died in Apr 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 12 Oct 1940, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; Quartermaster Corps (US) World War II (US) US Army Enlisted for the Panama Canal Dept Discharged 10 Jun 1945

Notes:

Rochester D&C, Oct. 19, 2005, page 13:
Alexander, Albert F., Sr. ~Mendon: Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at age 83. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Scully Alexander; children, Albert "Butch" (Bonnie) Alexander Jr., Joseph Alexander, Martha Alexander, Susan (Dominique) Janssen; sisters, Virginia (Dick) Kirkpatrick, Mary (Ed) Russ, brother, John (Rae) Alexander; grandchildren, Jarod, Jeanette, Kristina; sister-in-law, Dorothy Alexander. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-8:30 at Lucey-VanVoorhis Funeral Home, 301 West Main Street, Victor where a celebration of Albert's life will follow the calling at 8:30. Interment, graveside Friday morning at 11 o'clock at Mendon Cemetery. Gifts in his memory may be directed to Lifetime Care Hospice, S. Winton Road. Rochester, New York 14623.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146395251/albert_francis-alexander

Family/Spouse: Marguerite Scully. Marguerite was born on 23 Mar 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William James Alexander, 67, of 7234 State Route 36, Sonyea died Sunday (June 21, 1992) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born June 29, 1924, he was the son of James and Ila VanKeuren Alexander of Hornell. He was employed at the Post Office in Sonyea for 35 years where he retired as Postmaster in 1983. He was a World War II veteran of the Navy, life member of the American Legion in Sonyea, a member of the Keshequa Golf Club and the Moose Club of Dansville. He attended St. John's Episcopal Church in Mt. Morris. He was a former member of the Mt. Morris School Board from 1956 until 1967 where he was President from 1959 to 1967. He also held a pilot's license for single engine planes. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; four children, Kathleen Crolli, Keith Alexander, both of Pennsylvania, Sharon Walburn of Greig, Timothy of Alexander, Va.; six grandchildren; two brothers, John of Middlesex, Albert of Mendon; two sisters, Virginia Kirkpatrick of Leicester and Mary Russ of Baldwinsville; nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by John W. Martin Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. A service was Wednesday with the Rev. Robert Culp officiating. Burial was in Mt. Morris Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, Restoration Fund, c/o Mrs. Wesley Hilts, Main Street, Leicester, N.Y. 14481. (GCE, June 25, 1992, p4)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129846841/william_james-alexander

Family/Spouse: Dorothy I. Mosley. Dorothy (daughter of William E. Mosley and Irene Bedoar) was born on 17 Jun 1923 in New York; died on 27 Dec 2010 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Mount Morris Cemetery, Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1951; US Navy

Notes:

Mary Alexander Russ, 90, of Avon, NY, formerly of Sun City West, AZ and Baldwinsville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2016. Born in Hornell, NY on May 16, 1926, she was the daughter of James M. and Ila A. Alexander.

Predeceased by her husband Edward F. Russ in December 2009, she is survived by her five children Erin, James, Elizabeth, Jeffrey and Patricia; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was a 1944 graduate of Geneseo High School and attended SUNY Cortland before serving in the US Navy from 1951- 1954. She left the Navy to marry her “jewel” and went on to dedicate her life to raising her family. In her golden years she enjoyed traveling around the United States, as well as several places abroad.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held privately. Interment Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt Morris, NY 14510 or Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163339113/mary-russ

Family/Spouse: Edward Fred Russ. Edward was born on 19 Jun 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York; died on 27 Dec 2009 in Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1945; US Navy

Notes:

Canandaigua-John P. Alexander, age 82, died January 4, 2011 at MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Renate Alexander and her daughter, Alison (Paul) Snyder; 2 daughters, Linda (Nick) Macaluso & Diana (Dave) Gurak; 6 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; 2 sisters, Mary Russ & Virginia Kirkpatrick; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Albert & William Alexander. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing and playing cards.
There will be no calling hours. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the Crosswinds Wesleyan Chapel, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133729717/john-alexander

Family/Spouse: Luella Clerk. Luella was born on 15 Dec 1925; died on 10 Feb 2005. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Virginia A. Kirkpatrick, age 83 of Leicester, NY, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Livingston County CNR in Mt. Morris. She was born the daughter of James and Ila (Van Keuren) Alexander on August 25, 1932 in Sonyea, NY. She married Richard Kirkpatrick in Sonyea, NY on July 2, 1950.

She is survived by her three (3) children: Barbara (Ben) Orologio of Caledonia, Beverly (Glenn Whitney) Kirkpatrick of Newark, and Robert (Jill) Kirkpatrick of Minden, NV. 8 grandchildren Eric (Jennifer Cauley) Orologio of Rochester, Laurie (Jeff) Copeland of Scottsville, Linsey (Joe) Fenicchia of Spencerport, Ashley (Gary Ladd) Orologio of Bergen, Greg (Allison) Leach of NH, Phillip Leach of AL, Amanda (Jim) Folsom of Newark, Matthew Kirkpatrick of MN. 11 Great-grandchildren. sister Mary (Ed) Russ of Arizona, Sister-in-laws Marguerite Alexander of Mendon and Rae Alexander of Arizona. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Richard on March 30, 2010, brothers William, John and Albert Alexander.

Interment in Leicester Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159785527/virginia-a_-kirkpatrick

Virginia married Richard R. Kirkpatrick in 1950. Richard was born on 20 Sep 1922; died on 31 Mar 2010; was buried in Leicester Cemetery, Leicester, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1945; World War II, Korea, Vietnam

Notes:

Irondequoit: Thursday, March 9, 2017. Predeceased by his wife, Diane; and his siblings, Doris LaPiana, Barbara Eveland, Jim VanKeuren & George VanKeuren; and beloved friend, Jane Adams. Survived by son, Wesley (Barbara) VanKeuren; grandchildren, Stephen (Stacy) & Emily VanKeuren; great-grandchildren, Giana, Ethan, Elias & Oliver; sisters-in-law, Theresa & Joyce VanKeuren; nieces & nephews. Robert was a Veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and was a member of The Shriners, VFW of Hornell Post #2250, and a Mason. He was an employee of the NYS Dept. of Labor helping Veterans with employment.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225213948/robert_f-vankeuren

Family/Spouse: Diane. Diane was born in 1932; died on 17 Oct 1985; was buried in Irondequoit Cemetery, Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Doris M. LaPiana, 90, of Gainesville, FL and formerly of Hornell, NY, died Saturday, July 2, 2016, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Frank and Marion Van Keuren of Canisteo, NY and was the beloved wife of Edward LaPiana. Doris is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and John Lisi of Johns Island, SC. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jonathan and two great grandchildren, Whitney and Harmony, all of whom gave her great joy

A Gathering of friends and family will be held Thursday, July 7, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown, 404 North Main Street. There will be a private burial beside her husband in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Published online by Williams-Thomas Funeral Home, Gainesville, Florida.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166523189/doris_m-lapiana

Family/Spouse: Edward William Lapiana. Edward was born on 9 Apr 1923; died on 20 Feb 2000; was buried in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Civil Engineer with the NYS Department of Transportation in Hornell.

Barbara married Jack Rodney Eveland on 20 Jun 1953 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Jack was born on 29 Jul 1928 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 5 Feb 1996 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rochester: Monday, July 15, 2013 at the age of 77. Predeceased by his brother James and sister Barbara. Survived by his loving wife Joyce; daughter Cynthia; grandchildren Richard and Brian; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brother Robert and sister Doris; and several nieces and nephews. George worked for Case-Hoyt for over 25 years and was the founder of Creative Graphics. Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Saturday 1-3. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.
(Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on July 18, 2013)

George married Joyce M. Lebar on 6 Nov 1954 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Joyce was born on 1 Nov 1934 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 17 Jan 1940; World War II US Army - Philippines Discharged 01Oct1945

Notes:

He is buried in West Seneca,Erie Co.,NY. Robert graduated from Hornell High School. He served in the US Army from 1940-1945, in the South Pacific. Following the Army he worked at the US Post Office until retirement.

Robert married Doris Evelyn Maynard on 14 Sep 1940 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Doris (daughter of Myles William Maynard and Mary Muriel Canfield) was born on 3 Jan 1918 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Aug 1997 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, West Seneca, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Harold K. Seaman on 3 Jul 1938 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Harold was born on 2 Aug 1914 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 24 Oct 1981 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 25 Mar 1943, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; World War II - Technical Sergeant 93rd Bombardment Group, Army Air Force (Boracroton,FL) 231st Base Unit, Army Air Force (Alamogordo,NM 1945)

Notes:

Hobart was born at home in the town of Howard. After graduating Alfred-Almond Central School he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps, during World War II, where he was stationed at Boracroton,FL and Alamogordo,NM(at the time of the first atomic bomb test). In the Air Corps, Hobart attained the rank of Technical Sergent and repaired planes such as the B-26, and B-17, he was also one of the first mechanics to work on the B-29 and flew on its madian flight. After the war he attended college at the Buffalo State Technical Institute and received a degree in Metallurgy Technology (1950). Following college Hobart work at Republic Steel, in Buffalo until he left during Union strikes. He returned to Hornell, where he worked for the Erie Railroad as a carpenter and also worked at the railroad store house. He was an avid bowler and at the time of his death he was living in Hartsville.

Birth:
Born on the family farm in Fremont, but register birth in the town of Howard (Town of Howard boundry was across the street).

Hobart married Rosa May Hayes on 31 Oct 1945 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced est 1946. Rosa (daughter of Darwin Roger Hayes and Mabelle Bennett) was born on 3 Feb 1926 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 22 Nov 2008 in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Hampden Memorial Estates. Denver, Denver County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Geraldine Pearl Hickey on 5 Apr 1947 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced in 1949. Geraldine (daughter of John Francis Hickey and Stella M. Smith) was born on 01 Nov 1927 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 04 Jan 1994 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Joyce Elaine Mehlenbacher on 13 Nov 1954 in Roulette, Potter County, Pennsylvania. Joyce (daughter of Harvey Mehlenbacher and Madeline F. Phillipson) was born on 23 Sep 1932 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 13 Feb 2001 in Arkport, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marianna V. Burdett Matlega, 85, passed away Wednesday (May 5, 2010) at the Hornell Gardens.
Born in Fremont, Jan. 29, 1925, the daughter of Joel and Polly T. Allen Burdett, Sr., she was a lifelong area resident. She had worked for the former Huguets Silk Mill in Hornell and Canisteo. Marianna belonged to the Red Hat Society, enjoyed animals and artwork and was especially known for her pencil drawings.
She was predeceased by her parents and her two brothers, Douglas and Hobart Burdett.
She is survived by a sister, Margaret Drake of Hornell; four brothers, Paul (Betty) Burdett of Nunda, Joel D Burdett, Jr. of Hornell, Donald Burdett of Hornell and James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will be present from 4-5 p.m. Saturday at the Robertson Funeral Home (at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell), where funeral services will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, with the Rev. Michael Childs officiating. Burial will be in Hornell Rural Cemetery

Mary married Peter Martin Matlega, Jr. on 10 Jul 1954 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced on 19 Mar 1962 in Geneva County, Alabama. Peter (son of Peter Martin Matlega and Josephine Kaezor) was born on 16 Feb 1929 in Scarbro, Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 10 Jun 2011 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret V. Drake, 91, of North Main St., passed away Monday (September 25, 2017) at home.
Born in Hornell, NY, September 14, 1926, the daughter of Joel and Polly (Allen) Burdett, she had resided in Hornell all of her life. On May 1st, 1947, Margaret married William Drake who predeceased her in 2009. She loved to take care of birds and all of her flower beds. Margaret loved the NY Yankees, she and William used to attend games in the Bronx. She was very fond of Elvis and even saw him live in concert. Margaret enjoyed making things for her granddaughters. The most important thing in her life was her family. Margaret was employed for 20+ years at the Hornell Evening Tribune, where she loved her job and all of the people she worked with loved her.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband; William Drake, 4 brothers; Paul, Hobart, Douglas and Joel Burdett, 1 sister; Marianna Matlega and 1 great grandson; Xavier Drake.
She is survived by 3 sons; William J. Drake of Hornell, Daniel W. (Barb) of Greenville S.C. and Douglas (Lynda) Drake of Hornell, 2 brothers; Donald Burdett of Hornell and James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo, 1 sister-in-law; Betty Burdett of Nunda, 6 grandchildren; Jeremy Drake, Holly Drake, Zachary Drake, Emma Drake, Catie Drake and Hayley Drake, 2 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director.
The family will be present from 5-8PM on Friday, September 29, 2017, at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Rev. Craig Brittingham officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: the Hornell Area Humane Society.

Margaret married William Orlan Drake on 1 May 1947 in Big Creek, Steuben County, New York. William (son of William Henry Drake and Mary E. Perry) was born on 10 Mar 1923 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 30 May 2009 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 17 Jun 1946, Hornell, Steuben County, New York; US Army Air Corps Finance Dept. Discharged Jun 1949

Notes:

Nunda, N.Y. - Paul S. Burdett of Nunda, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (Oct. 20, 2010). He was born May 24, 1928 in Hornellsville, the fourth child of Joel D. Burdett and Polly Allen Burdett. He graduated from Alfred Almond Central School, attended Cornell University and served his country in the Army Air Corps for three years. He married Betty J. Franklin on June 26, 1949 in Bowie, Texas. They were married 61 years. Paul worked for N.Y.S.E.G. for 37 years, retiring in 1988 as East Central area manager for customer service. He was active in church and community affairs for many years. He was an ordained elder in the Reformed Church in Chatham, and the Otego Presbyterian Church in Otego. Along with his wife, Betty, he served as youth leader for jr. and sr. highs in Chatham. For many years he taught electric programs to 4-H clubs. He was president of the Oneonta Rotary Club, the Oneonta Chamber of Commerce and Central N.Y. Heart Assoc. He was a member of the Board of Directors of A.O. Fox Hosp. for many years and served as chairman of the board for one term and co-chair of a multi-million dollar campaign to build an addition onto the hospital.
Paul's enthusiasm for Rotary led his co-workers to christen him "Mr. Rotary." He exemplified the Rotary motto, "service above self."
After retiring and returning to Western New York, Paul served as president of the Nunda Rotary Club, delivered food for the community food pantry and was on the founding committee of the Livingston County Habitat for Humanity.
Paul was an expert woodworker and loved working on his various homes, building furniture and growing vegetables for family and friends.
Paul loved his wife and family, and the high point of his summers was the Burdett Reunion, where generations of brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins gathered for a day of food, fun and fellowship.
Paul is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Paul; grandsons, Eric, Forrest and Liam; three brothers, Joel D., Donald S. of Hornell, James (Anna) of Geneseo; one sister, Margaret Drake of Hornell; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Hobart and Douglas; and sister, Marianna. Calling hours are from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Oakland Wesleyan Church with funeral immediately following, Pastor Paul Palmer will officiate. Burial in Rural Cemetery in Hornell. Memorial donations may be made to the Oakland Wesleyan Church or the American Heart Association of Central New York, Utica. Arrangements are with the Mann Funeral Home, Nunda


Paul grew to adulthood on the small family farm on Bald Hill. He attended Elementary school at the one room schoolhouse of District #9 through the eighth grade. He attended High school at Alfred-Almond Central School. Attended Cornell University for one year before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1946, as soon as he reached the age of eighteen. Served in the Finance Dept. of the Air Corps until discharged in June 1949. At which time he married and moved back to Hornell, as Paul prepared to return to Cornell University to continue his education with the assistance of the G.I. Bill. After one semester and due to a very difficult pregancy that Betty was experiencing, they decided to return to Bowie,TX, where Betty's mother was a nurse in the Bowie Hospital. Paul went to work for Betty's uncle G.W. Menasco in the Roofing and Construction business covering northeastern Texas and southern Oklahoma. Later Paul worked for a few months in grocery stores in Wichita Falls,TX until the family moved back to Hornell,NY, where Paul was offered a job with the New York State Electric and Gas Corp. to start on February 1, 1951. They lived with Paul's mother and father for a short time until they could rent a small apartment in Almond,NY. Their landlord in Almond was Mr. and Mrs "Tinker" Burdick, a wonderful older couple who doted over Paul Jr. and did many things to make life easier for the family. In May 1952 Paul was promoted to a position which required them to move to Plattsburg,NY. From there they moved for the company to Chatham, Binghamton, Plattsburg, and finally to Oneonta,NY. Paul retired from NYSEG on April 12, 1988 after serving in several management positions.
After retirement Paul helped form the Executive Service Corps of Otsego and Delaware Counties. The purpose of which is to help not-for-profit agencies and small businesses with management problems which are hampering the success of the agency or business. During the course of his business career and since retiring Paul has served in many community service agencies either as a volunteer worker or member of the governing board. Some of the organizations he has served is the Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, County Extension Services, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Hospital Board of Directors, United Way, Cancer Society, and the American Heart Assn.

Paul married Betty Jean Franklin on 26 Jun 1949 in Bowie, Montague County, Texas. Betty (daughter of Jesse James Franklin and Minnie Estelle George) was born on 26 Jun 1932 in Bowie, Montague County, Texas; died on 25 Feb 2025 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1951; Korean War US Army, Battlefield Medical Corpsman

Notes:

Hornell, N.Y. - Joel Dean "Papa" Burdett, Jr., 81, passed away late Wednesday afternoon (March 2, 2011) at his home on Bald Hill Road.
Born in Hornell on Dec. 23, 1929, he was a son of the late Joel D. Burdett Sr. and Polly Tanner Burdett. In 1953 he was married in Painted Post to the former Geraldine P. "Gerry" Hickey, who predeceased him on Jan. 4, 1994, after 41 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his grandson, Shane Burdett; his sister, Marianna Burdett; also his three brothers, Douglas, Hobart and Paul Burdett, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Dean was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1947. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953.
He was employed with Dresser-Rand in Painted Post and before his retirement he was employed for 38 years with NYSEG in Hornell as a Continuing Property Records Representative.
Dean was a member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Quarter Century Club of NYSEG as well as the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell.
An avid woodworker, he also enjoyed being a "foreman." He loved his grandchildren and great-grandson and will be remembered most of all for his generosity and for being the "greatest man ever."
His family includes his daughter, Robin Ann Burdett of Hornell; his son, Rocky Alan (Linda) Burdett of Hornell; his two grandchildren, Dakota (Ann) Burdett of Hornell and Polly Tanner (Daniel) Kiely of Trumansburg; his great-grandson, Joel Valentino Burdett of Hornell; his sister, Margaret Drake of Hornell; his brothers, Donald Burdett of Hornell, James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo; and his sister-in-law, Betty Burdett of Nunda; also his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 3-7 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where the Hornell American Legion Post will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Monday. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Deacon Daniel Slattery officiating. Committal services and interment, with military honors, will follow at Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
The United States flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., an exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care, in honor of Dean's service with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, N.Y. 14843 or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, N.Y. 14830. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.

Joel married Geraldine Pearl Hickey on 18 Jul 1953 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Geraldine (daughter of John Francis Hickey and Stella M. Smith) was born on 01 Nov 1927 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 04 Jan 1994 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1953; US Army - Corporal

Notes:

HORNELL-Donald S. Burdett, 84, passed away peacefully late Monday evening (March 19, 2018) at the home of his niece ad loving caregiver, Robin Burdett, with whom he resided on Bald Hill Road in the Town of Hornellsville.

Born at the family homestead on Bald Hill Road (Town of Hornellsville) on Sept. 3, 1933, he was a son of the late Joel and Polly (Allen) Burdett. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his four brothers, Hobart, Paul, Dean and Douglas Burdett; and his two sisters, Marianna Matlega and Margaret Drake.

A lifelong resident of Hornell, Don was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School and attended the Bryant and Stratton Business School in Buffalo. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1953 to his honorable discharge as a Corporal in 1955.

Before his retirement he was employed at SKF Industries in Hornell and also was a sales representative for the Kaiser Match Company.

Don was a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell and was an avid bowler and photographer and enjoyed collecting stamps and coins; he also loved animals, especially his cats.

His loving family includes his brother, James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo; his sister-in-law, Betty Burdett of Nunda; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Donald S. Burdett.

Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service, with military honors, will follow at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Craig Brittingham officiating. Interment will be in Bath National Cemetery.

The United States flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Don’s military service.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II US Navy USS LSM-209

Notes:

BATH - Francis P. Crossett, 80, of Cedar Street, Bath, died Saturday (Feb. 28, 2004) at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. He was born in Fremont, Oct. 4, 1923, the son of James and Pauline Burdette Crossett. He was a retired medical supply clerk from the Bath V.A.M.C. He was a member of the Bath Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Police, the Bath B.P.O.E. 1547, Charles E. Wescott American Legion Post 173, and the V.F.W. 1470 in Bath. He is survived by two sons, Larry (Denise) Crossett of Bath and Thomas (Phyllis) Crossett of Bath; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his sister, Pauline (Lewis) Wheeler of Almond; his brother, James (Katherine) Crossett of Wayland; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Maxine, in March 2000; and son, David Crossett, in 1952. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Fagan's Funeral Home in Bath, where the Bath Volunteer Fire Department will have a service at 7:45 p.m., and funeral services will follow calling at 8 p.m., with Rev. Jeffrey McDowell officiating. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Francis P. Crossett's name may be made to the Bath Volunteer Fire Police, PO Box 165, Bath, N.Y. 14810

Francis married Maxine Audrey Howe on 28 Jun 1946 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Maxine (daughter of Orsen Howe and Gertrude Griswold) was born on 16 May 1925 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Mar 2000 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1995: "Paulena graduated from Ithaca College in 1948 with a BS degree in Health and Physical Education. She taught in Arcade,NY and Alfred-Almond Central School where she retired in 1983 as a secratary in the main office of Alfred-Almond. Paulena and Lewis live at 96 Main Street in Almond and spend their summers at Lake Demon in Howard,NY."

ALMOND - Paulena M. Wheeler, 78, of Main Street, died at her home Wednesday (Dec. 29, 2004) after a long illness.
She was born April 25, 1926 in Hornell, the daughter of James H. and Pauline Burdett Crossett. She was married July 12, 1952 in Almond to Lewis H. Wheeler, who died Nov. 2, 2004. She is also predeceased by a brother, Francis Crossett, of Bath.
Paulena was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School in 1944, and received her bachelor degree in Physical Education from Ithaca College. She taught Physical Education for several years at Alfred-Almond School, where later she was a secretary/receptionist, retiring in 1987. Paulena worked for the Almond Board of Elections for 30 years, was a member of the 20th Century Club Library, the Hornell Lodge #620 WOOM, social member of the Arkport American Legion, and a member of the Almond Cooperative Extension Home Bureau. She was an avid bowler and secretary of the Wednesday night bowling league for many years.
She is survived by one daughter, Carol (Jeffery) Chapin of Fairfax, Va.; two sons, Michael (Mary) Wheeler of Almond, Steven (Barbara) Wheeler of Bozeman, Mont.; one brother, James Howard Crossett Jr. of Wayland; eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 2, 2005) at Robertson Funeral Home, Inc., Hornell, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) with the Rev. Steven Dygert officiating.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond.
Memorial contributions may be made to Home Care Hospice, 118 N. Main St., P.O. Box 362, Wellsville, NY 14895.

Paulena married Lewis Halsey Wheeler on 12 Jul 1952 in Almond, Allegany County, New York. Lewis (son of Merritt Scott Wheeler and Lillian Fargo Halsey) was born on 16 Jul 1925 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 2 Nov 2004 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 06 Dec 1950 - 23 Oct 1953; Korean Conflict - US Army

Notes:

WAYLAND - James H. Crossett Jr., 78, of 9939 State Route 21 S., passed away Tuesday evening (July 17, 2007) at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Hornell, the son of James H. Crossett Sr. and Pauline Burdett Crossett.

His early childhood was spent in Hornell and his high school years were spent in Almond, having graduated from Alfred-Almond High School. Jim and Katherine Yohonn were married Aug. 22, 1953, at St. Joseph's in Wayland. Together they moved to Hornell for a couple of years prior to moving to Wayland, where they have resided in the same house together ever since. Jim and Kay have celebrated more than 53 years of marriage. Jim served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army from Dec. 6, 1950, until his honorable discharge Nov. 18, 1952. He remained in the Army Reserves until Oct. 23, 1956. Jim's employment career subsequent to his service in the Army included more than 30 years in the dietetic department as a supervisor at the Bath VA. He retired from there in 1989.


Jim's hobbies were many. His favorite was baseball, in which he loved playing and watching it. During his younger years he played on semi-pro teams in the Pony League in Wellsville and was a member of the Cohocton Red Wings. As he got older he moved on to fast pitch softball. His interest in baseball continued in life as he was always playing ball with his children and was an umpire for Wayland Little League for many years. Jim also enjoyed bowling and playing cards (especially poker, euchre and scat). He also took pleasure in hunting both big and small game. Jim loved his family dearly and always found time for those Sunday rides looking for woodchucks and getting ice cream. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Jim was predeceased in life by his parents, James H. Sr. and Pauline Crossett; his brother, Francis Crossett; and his sister, Paulena Wheeler. He is survived by his wife of more than 53 years, Katherine Crossett of Wayland; his children, Mark (Susan) Crossett of Springwater, John (Patti) Crossett of Wayland, Mary Kay Gould (Steven Holley) of Cohocton and Linda (James) Wallace of Wayland; his grandchildren, Jason (Robin) Crossett of Philadelphia, Pa., Katie Crossett of Rochester, Andrew, Daniel and Breanne Crossett, all of Wayland, David Gould of Arizona, April Gould of Utica and Ben Gould of Cohocton, and Sam and Peter Wallace of Wayland; and several nieces and nephews.

Jim's family and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Jim at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Church in Wayland. Interment and committal prayers along with military honors will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Wayland immediately following. Contributions in James H. Crossett Jr.'s memory may be made to Wayland Little League, P.O. Box 583, Wayland, NY 14572 or to the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751, East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Manning, Dorothy, 87, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on February 27, 2011. She was a resident of Arizona for 41 years, originally from upstate New York. She was a homemaker, and later in life became a sales associate for Hancock Fabrics. She loved to sew and cook and play the piano. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Fred. Survived by her three daughters, Deborah Baldwin of Clarksville, Tennessee, Mary Carroll of Glendale, Arizona, and Alonna Greene of Glendale, Arizona. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Miller of Claremore, Oklahoma, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. We will miss you, Grandma Nana. Services will be at Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Arizona, Thursday, March 3, 2011, Viewing at 10:00 am service following at 11:00 am

Dorothy married Fred A. Manning on 16 Feb 1946 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York. Fred (son of Archie W. Manning and Margaret M. Thompson) was born on 6 Mar 1922 in Corning, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Jul 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Glendale Memorial Park, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marian E. Alderman, age 82, of Painted Post, went to join her husband, Milton, on Valentine

Marian was named after her grandfather Francis Marion Burdett. She was a 170 Bowler and earned many yearly championships with husband Milt and brother and wife, Clair and Freda Smith, in a Mixed league. Marian managed the Erwin Valley Cinderella Girls Softball team and won the World Series one year. She was golf champion in the Ladies Association of Indian Hills Golf Club in 1992 and 1994 accomplishing a Hole-in-one in 1993 at Okeechobee,Florida.

Marian married Milton Charles Alderman on 17 Oct 1944 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York. Milton (son of Charles Cyrus Alderman and Ethel Celina Abbott) was born on 19 Oct 1924 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Sep 2004 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Erwin Fairview Cemetery, Painted Post, Erwin, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1944; World War II US Navy - S2

Notes:

Clair attended Painted Post School in 1947. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 and was honorable discharged in 1948. He worked for J.P.& M Sullivan furniture store from 1948 to 1954. Clair then worked for the United States Postal Service until his 1977, when he died of lung cancer, at the young age of 49 years. His hobbies included golfing, bowling, fishing and hunting.

Birth:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith of Painted Post Aug. 1, a son, Clare Burdett, at the home of her father, F. M. Burdett. (Evening Tribune-Times, Wednesday, August 8, 1928)

Clair married Freda W. Sherwood on 24 Feb 1950 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York. Freda (daughter of John Potter Sherwood and Edith Smith) was born on 16 Jun 1931 in Campbell, Steuben County, New York; died in 2015; was buried in Erwin Fairview Cemetery, Painted Post, Erwin, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On October 3, 2022, Nancy Miller, at the age of 83, joined her husband in heaven. She is survived by her two sons and grandchildren. She was born in Painted Post, NY and relocated to Claremore, OK with her family in 1978. Nancy participated in several bowling leagues through the years, and was an avid garage sale and antique mall enthusiast. She had a booth in the Hoover Mall for many years.

Nancy married John Howard Miller on 15 Jul 1961. John (son of John Bertrum Miller and Anna McKeown) was born on 30 Apr 1938 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 14 Oct 2020 in Claremore, Rogers County, Oklahoma; was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lawrence graduated Hamburg Central School and attended and graduated Purdue University, W.Lafayette,IN, with a B.S. and M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Cornell Aeronatical Laboratory(which became Calspan), and as of 1995 he is working for Sierra Research, Division of Sierra Technologies as a principal systems engineer. Lawrence also spent a year as a Clarence High School math teacher and a year employed by Sanders Associates, of Buffalo. He enjoys repairing automobiles and old clocks, which he also collects along with cameras.

Lawrence married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Barton, Betty J. (Way)

Spencerport: Sunday November 25, 2012 at the age of 82. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Harold Way and Abby Learn. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Jerry M. Barton; her children, Joyce A. Barton and Steven G. (Nancy) Barton; grandchildren, Paul M. (Deborah) Wagner, Stacy Lyn (Timothy) Judd and Jeffrey Teike, Michael S. Barton, Randall W. (Jinny) Barton, and Adam D. Barton; great-grandchildren, Chelssie, Matthew, Michael, Ryan, Lexy, Jace and Shelby; her sisters, Harriett Barlett, Carol (James) Jackson, Kathryn Ferguson and Dr. Pamela (John) Kissel; many nieces and nephews. To light a candle of remembrance please visit www.walkerbrothersFH.com.

Betty's Visitation will be held 4-8 PM on Friday at the funeral home, 15 West Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559. Betty's Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday at the Union Congregational UCC, 14 N. Main Street, Churchville, NY 14428. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery. Those wishing to send expressions of sympathy please consider: Aurora House Comfort Care, PO Box 21, Spencerport, NY 14559 or , 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory.

Betty married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Passed away with her family by her side on March 6, 2018, at the age of 86. She enjoyed music, golf, time spent at Black Lake, and traveling. Harriett was a longtime Director of Music and Fine Arts for the Baldwin Central School District on Long Island, NY.
Harriett was predeceased by her parents, Harold Way and Abby Learn; her sister, Betty Barton, and dear friend, Betty Roe. She is survived by her three sisters, Carol (James) Way Jackson, Kathryn Way Ferguson, and Pamela (John) Way Kissel, brother-in-law, Gerald Barton; as well as 10 nieces and nephews, and 28 great-nieces and great-nephews. She was admired and loved by all, and will be missed greatly.

Harriett married John Eugene Bartlett, Jr. on 30 Jun 1956 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York, and was divorced in 1966. John was born on 3 Feb 1929 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Contact Info: 2007; rosebudcwj@aol.com; Address:
  654 Whitter Rd
  Spencerport, NY 14459

Carol married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Adoption: May 1932, Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York; Adopted by: Edward (Teddy) R. and Mildred I. (Chaples) MacKenzie. Edward died 1944 and Mildred married Norman W. McLeod, of New Haven, CT.
• Military Service: 13 Jul 1950; Korean War US Navy Discharged 7May1954

Robert married Patricia Ellen Kaufman about 1958. Patricia was born on 1 Jun 1937 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died on 7 Jun 2001 in Baldwinsville, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joanne B. Conrad, 76, of Center St. in Geneseo, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Teresa House in Geneseo, NY.
She is survived by her husband Lowell G. Conrad, daughters, Diana Cottom of Phoenix, AZ, Michelle Burger of Phoenix, AZ, Elizabeth (Scott Johnson) Conrad of Albany, NY, step daughter, Virginia Conrad of Shrub Oak, NY, granddaughter, Alysia Cottom, step granddaughter, Katherine Balen, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Joanne was predeceased by her brother, James Burdett II.
She was born January 30, 1936 in Binghamton, NY the daughter of James and Dorothy Beecher Burdett. Joanne graduated from York Central School in 1953 then earned her bachelor of science in English from SUNY Geneseo in 1966. She began her career teaching high school English at Wayland Central Schools in 1967, where she taught for six years until her third daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1974.
In 1980, she joined the National Federation of Independent Business, a small business lobbying organization, as a District Representative and Territory Manager. In 1995, she was appointed by Governor George E. Pataki to serve as District Administrator for the New York State Workers' Compensation Board in Rochester, NY. In 2005, she was promoted to Director of the Board's Contact Relationship Office.
A dedicated Republican, Joanne served the party in various capacities including as President of the Livingston County Women's Republican Club and several officer positions, currently the Recording Secretary, with the New York State Federation of Women's Republican Clubs, Inc. She also served as publicist for various Republican candidates in local and statewide elections and a member of the New York Republican State Committee, representing Livingston County.
Joanne also served her community in various capacities. From 1985-1992 she served as Chairman of the Town of Geneseo Planning Board where she presided over all zoning and development applications and conducted the town's first state environmental quality review for a multimillion dollar project. At the same time, from 1990-1994, she served as President of the Board of Directors for Chances & Changes, Inc., a local domestic violence shelter for which Joanne created annual fundraising drives, compiled annual fiscal reports, and financially re-organized and managed a $180,000 budget. In addition, she joined the American Legion Auxiliary and served as Publicity Chair for the Harrison-Lee unit as well as for Livingston County. She also served as Auxiliary Girls State Chairman for the last few years.
After her retirement from the Workers' Compensation Board in 2007, she continued her involvement in the community as a tutor for the Literacy Volunteers of Livingston County, a computer skills tutor for the Wadsworth Library in Geneseo, and a freelance writer of book reviews and her own blog.
Visitation will be held at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 11 AM at the Central Presbyterian Church, 31 Center St. in Geneseo with Pastor Nancy Lowmaster officiating. Burial will be in Temple Hill Cemetery in Geneseo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo, NY, 14454.Woman, and has worked for the National Federation of Independent Business(NFIB), for many years.



Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104272010/joanne_louise-conrad

Joanne married Chester Grant Burger on 26 May 1956 in Leicester, Livingston County, New York, and was divorced about 1965. Chester (son of Dana Grant Burger and Ruth Charlotte Kiefer) was born on 8 Jan 1935 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 23 Jun 2021 in Avon, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joanne married Lowell George Conrad on 1 Sep 1967 in Leicester, Livingston County, New York. Lowell (son of Reverand George Carroll Conrad and Gladys Marguerite Machan) was born on 11 Apr 1935 in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio; died on 30 Jan 2022 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James had received his GED through Fort Knox, U.S. Army in 1958 and was there until February 1959. He then entered the Police force in Batavia,NY in January 1962 and retired as a Lieutenant in February 1982. As of 1995, James is living in Pheonix,Arizonia.

James married Jeannette Alma Ashby on 3 Sep 1960 in Greigsville, Livingston County, New York, and was divorced on 3 Sep 1985 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York. Jeannette (daughter of Chester Ashby and Alma Johnson) was born on 22 Jan 1943 in Retsof, Livingston County, New York; died on 31 Dec 2018 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York; was buried in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia, Genesee County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lucille Paravato on 5 Apr 1986 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York. Lucille (daughter of Frank Paravato and Josephine DeSalvo) was born on 30 May 1937 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York; died on 16 Jul 2020 in Midland Twp, Midland County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Thomas Francis Constantino on 7 Jan 1971 in Brevard County, Florida, and was divorced on 9 Jan 1976 in Brevard County, Florida. Thomas was born in 1924 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died on 29 Mar 2011 in Brevard County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1958; New York Army National Guard Captain

Notes:

Steven M. Burdett, 77, of Gifford Street, passed away Wednesday (September 16, 2015) at his home.Born in Hornell, August 24, 1938, the son of Shirley R. and Cora Stevens Burdett, he had resided in Hornell all his life. Steve was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1956 and attended evening classes at the State University of New York at Alfred. He was employed for 20 years in the circulation department at the Hornell Evening Tribune and later at the Olean Times Herald. Steve finished his work career at Fiamingo Moving & Storage in Hornell. He was a member of the New York Army Guard for 12 years attaining the rank of Captain. Steve attended the First Baptist Church of Hornell, was a member of the Stephens Mills Grange, the NRA, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and was an avid bowler, reader of history and politics and enjoyed country music. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Karl Meeks and Morris Meeks. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Meeks Burdett, one son, Matthew (Laurel) Burdett of Scottsdale AZ, one daughter, Kathleen (Timothy) Keohane of Brewerton, five grandchildren, Eva Grace, Joel T. and Cora Hope Keohane, Broderick M. and Collin J. Burdett. Sister-In-Law and Brother-In-Law, William & Susan Salvatore of California, Sister-In-Law, Lillian Meeks of Canisteo, Nephews Gregory Meeks of Greenwood and Eric (Kimberly) Meeks of Florida, Nieces, Theresa Maresh of California and Tammy ( Garrett) Milks of Williamsville. To send a remembrance to the family please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director. The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Tuesday (Sept. 22, 2015) from 11 AM until 1 PM followed by Funeral services at 1 PM with Rev. Cedric Cooper officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Howard Cemetery. Friends may make memorial contributions to Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870, or to the Hornell First Baptist Church, 28 Church St. Hornell, NY 14843. 

Steven married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HORNELL - Charles F. Davis, 98, formerly of Hornell, N.Y. peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon (July 28, 2018) at the Groton Community Health Care Center in Groton, N.Y. He had lived for 90 years on County Route 70A (Big Creek Road), and recently moved to Cortland County to be near family. He resided at the Elizabeth Brewster House in Homer, N.Y., where he received outstanding companionship and support from caring staff.

Born in the Town of Fremont, N.Y. on April 14, 1920, he was a son of the late Lewis F. and Mildred W. (Burdett) Davis. In 1956 he was married to the former Grace G. Goodwin of Arkport, N.Y. In 1991 he was married in Maumee, Ohio to the former Laura M. Farthing, who predeceased him on Aug. 5, 2011, after 20 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his brother, Herman F. Davis; his sister, Dorothy J. (Stanley) Smith; and a stepson, Robert M. Farthing.

Charles attended rural schools to receive his elementary education and graduated from Hornell High School in 1937. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he trained as an aircraft mechanic and electrician. He proudly served his country for three years and eight months, serving 10 months in the Pacific. In 1946 he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant and continued to serve for 22 years in the Reserves.

He owned and operated the former Auto Fuelectrics, a vehicle repair business, on Thacher Street in Hornell for 22 years before he semi-retired and continued to repair auto and farm equipment parts and pursue his passion for restoring John Deere tractors.

Charles was active in community, civic and arts associations. He was a member of both the Steuben County Magistrates Association and a member of the New York State Magistrates Association for 55 years, where he was very highly regarded and continued to contribute even after he was no longer serving as a judge. He held multiple offices in each Magistrates Associations and served as President of the NYSMA in 1986. He was also a member of the Stephens Mills Grange (since 1933), and a member of two area Masonic Lodges, where he also served as an officer.

In 1963, Charles was appointed to the position of Justice of the Peace in the Town of Fremont, a position he held for 27 years. During that tenure, he also served as the Justice of the Peace for the Village of Arkport for 10 years and served as a Councilman for the Town of Fremont.

Charles loved music and was well-known for his beautiful voice. He sang with the Maple City Chorus chapter of SPEBSQSA (Barbershop Harmony) for 28 years where he served as a local officer. He also sang lead in the Quartet, Minimum Daily Requirement. His love for music extended to theater when he was invited to audition for a part in the Rotary Production of the Musical, Annie. He subsequently appeared in many other local productions.

His loving family includes his son, Kevin Davis (Nancy McKeon) of Groton, N.Y.; his two daughters, Leslie (Gregory) Porter of Paso Robles, Calif. and Lisa Davis of Delmar, N.Y.; three grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Erla Davis of Hornell, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by two stepsons, Bradford (Jean) Farthing of Rochester, N.Y. and William Farthing of Iowa City, Iowa; a step-daughter-in-law, Diane Farthing of Rossford, Ohio; as well as several step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.

The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Charles F. Davis.

Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (Aug. 10, 2018) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service, with military honors, will be held following calling hours at 1 p.m., Friday. Interment will be in the Howard Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute in Charles' memory to the Elizabeth Brewster House, 41 Main St., Homer, N.Y. 13077 (online at www.brewsterhouse.org/ebh-foundtion.html), or to a favorite house of worship or charity.

Online condolences or remembrances of Charles are encouraged at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com

Published in Hornell Evening Tribune on Aug. 4, 2018

Charles married Grace G. Goodwin on 24 Nov 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Laura Madeleine Perrin on 25 Sep 1991. Laura (daughter of William Perrin and Josephine) was born on 12 Dec 1916 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 5 Aug 2011 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorothy J. Smith, 91, a long time resident of the Town of Howard, passed away peacefully Monday (March 31, 2014) .
Born in the Town of Fremont, June 10, 1922, the daughter of Lewis and Mildred Burdett Davis, she had resided in the Town of Howard since 1941. She was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1939. She was married to Stanley K. Smith, and was active as a wife, mother, and home maker, especially taking part in the operation of the family farm.
She was a member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church on the Big Creek Road, and was recently honored for over 75 year membership in the Stephens Mills Grange. She was active in her church teaching Sunday School, participating in the church choir, the Womans Group of the church and also served on the election board of the Hornell School District for several years.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Stanley K. Smith in 2008, her son, Allyn Smith in 1973, her infant grand daughter, Mary Lynn Burns, as well as her brother, Herman Davis.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol (William Phelps) Burns of Arkport, Marcia (Albert) Burns of Bath, and Joanne (Roger) Williamson of Greenwood, two sons, Lowell (Bonnie) Smith and Dale (Lucy) Smith both of the Town of Howard, her brother, Charles Davis of Cortland, her sister-in-law, Earla Davis of Hornell, 23 Grandchildren, 40 Great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren , several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family or to light a candle in Dorothy’s memory, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Saturday from Noon until 2 PM. Funeral services will be held following calling hours on Saturday at 2:00 PM, Rev. Donald Rubel officiating. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery. A Grange Memorial Service will be held at 1:45 PM on Saturday prior to the funeral service.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Turning Point, Elm Street, Hornell, NY 14843 or to Faith In Action, PO Box 117, Hornell, NY 14843.

Dorothy married Stanley Kyle Smith about 1940. Stanley (son of Ernest C. Smith and Mary M. Oatley) was born on 21 Aug 1920 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Oct 2008 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HORNELL-Herman M. Davis, 84, of 166 Leach Ave., passed away Saturday evening (Dec. 19, 2009) at Hornell Gardens surrounded by the family he loved so much. Herm took God's hand and peacefully walked away. His family has lost our beloved "Grandpa Herm."

He was born on June 1, 1925 in the town of Howard to Lewis and Mildred Burdett Davis.

Herm lived his entire life in the Hornell area and attended the one room schoolhouse his mother taught in and graduated from Hornell High School in 1942. After graduating from high school, Herm continued working on the family farm on the Big Creek Road in the town of Howard with his father. For many years he also ran a milk route.

On Nov. 14, 1964 Herm married the former Erla McGregor and together they raised five children.

In 1968 he began his employment at the Foster-Wheeler Corp. in Dansville, retiring in 1987 with 19 years of service. After retiring he was employed as guard at the former M-K Corporation in Hornell and later worked as the "handyman" at the former Maple Crest Manor in Hornell where the staff and residents lovingly called him "Mr. D."

Although he had stopped farming many years ago, you could never truly take the farmer out of him. After moving from the farm, for many years he continued to plant a garden there and always enjoyed helping his son, Earl, once he began running the farm again. Herm's love of farming was exceeded only by the love he had for his family.

For many years he was a member of the Big Creek Grange and the Howard Masonic Lodge. He was also a youth fellowship leader at the Big Creek Church and sang in a quartet with his father, his brother, Charles and his uncle, Elmer Burdett.

Herm's soft-spoken nature and gentle spirit made him a friend to all who knew him. He was a treasure to his family and a gift to anyone that knew him. He will be truly missed.

Besides his wife of 45 years, his family includes his five children, Earl (Chris) MacNaughton, Kay (Nathan) Cornell, Carl (Denise) MacNaughton, Laurie (Mike) Whiteman all of Hornell and Jeff (Jessica) Davis of Bath; his 12 grandchildren, Claire (Kevin) White, Shawn and Shad MacNaughton, Andrea (Chris) Muhleisen, Michael Cornell, Matthew and Mitchell MacNaughton, Josh and Madison Whiteman and Eli, Jonas and Catherine Davis; his four great-grandchildren, Arden and Adrianna White and Jaxson and Kenny Muhleisen; his brother, Charles (Laura) Davis of Etna, NY; his sister, Dorothy Smith of Hornell; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents.

At Herm's request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 23) at the Arkport Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Steven Jewell officiating. Private committal services and interment will be held at the convenience of his family at Rural Cemetery, Hornell.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations in Herm's name be made to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843 or to the Arkport Presbyterian Church, PO Box 6, 15 Main St., Arkport, NY 14807.

Our family would like to thank Vicki Burns and the wonderful staff at the Hornell Gardens who so compassionately and lovingly cared for Herm in his final days.

Herman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 26 Oct 1945; World War II - US Army Discharged 9 Aug 1946

William married June Frances Lalus Gorman in 1952 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. June (daughter of Arthur Gorman and Sarah McCutcheon) was born on 22 Jun 1927 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Jul 2015 in Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/juneauempire/name/alan-munro-obituary?pid=198985686

Alan R. Munro, 88 years of age, passed away on Saturday May 8, 2021. Born to his parents, Duncan Ross and Ethel Munro.

Alan attended Roslyn High School in New York and Shelburne High School in Vermont, when he met the love of his life, and wife of 70 years Constance Munro. They started their life together in Shelburne, Vermont and then on to New York, Tennessee and Juneau, Alaska where Alan retired as Director of the Alaska State Museum.

Alan was an accomplished artist, bird enthusiast, environmentalist, avid fishermen, hunter and outdoor explorer where he found life at its best hiking the perseverance and local area mountain trails making sure his paintbrush's, paints and sketch pad was always in his backpack. Alan had great respect for the environment, and often took home injured birds to rehab and release them back into the wild, and was involved in Green Peace, helped organize the first Juneau Audubon Society and was a member of Earth Justice. Alan always enjoyed a good sense of humor and loved to share his stories of life along with his wife after many great meals with family and dear friends.

Alan had art exhibits in Louisville Kentucky, Nashville Tennessee, Washington DC, New York City New York, Seattle Washington, and Juneau-Douglas Alaska. His career in museum's started in Shelburne Vermont where he worked with his father who took notice of his early interest and talent in the visual arts. He also worked at Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee, The Nashville Children's Museum, The American Museum of Natural History, New York City, and the Juneau Alaska State Museum from 1971 to 1985 where he was curator and then director before his retirement.

Alan was active in the Nashville Artist Guild, Initiated and implemented training at Fisk University in collaboration with David Driskell who designed curriculum for future POC Curators, he was active in the Civil Rights integration movement, and helped organize the Juneau NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally ill) and was a past president. Alan was instrumental in the grass roots effort of the 1st annual Juneau Folk Festival hosting meetings in the family living room, and was an advocate for speaking what he believed, marching in the 4th of July parade with a Freedom of Speech sign, and writing letters to the Juneau empire editor on issues he was passionate about.

Alan was adopted in the Tlingit Eagle Na'ein Kaagwaantaan Clan by Frances Smith, and a member of the Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 2 of Juneau.

Alan was preceded in death by his father Duncan Ross and Mother, Ethel Munro, his older brother Judge William Munro his wife June, Son's Alan Duncan, and Scott William Munro. He is survived by his wife Constance, his younger brother, David and wife Gerry; Children, Peter, Donald, daughter-in-law Melanie, Carol, Jean, Dave, Meg, and husband Jim, Grandchildren, Christopher, Sunshine, Jesse, Jason, Orawan (Bam), William Scott, Hunter, Mekayla, Rochelle, Jesse, Jared and Tauna, Great grandchildren; Halee, Koree, Idynn, Rovenna, Hallie, Sarah, Karter and Willeen, and many nieces, nephews and their children.

A retrospective art show and celebration of life will be arranged by the family, dates will be determined at a later date per venue availability. Cards and condolences can be mailed to P.O. Box 871541 Wasilla, Alaska 99687. Email inquiries to: retrospectivealanmunro@gmail.com

-Artist Statement

The things that I find interesting about painting or what my paintings are about, is not something that I often think about. I just make them. When asked to think about it, I would say they are made of something that did not exist exactly like that before. They are perhaps a rearrangement of the 'ordinary' and 'usual' into another form of reality. A realm where I am willing to release, a spontaneous and intuitive picture of my feelings. If you will, an outward manifestation of those feelings. Probably most people do that when they are dreaming or describing something with great feeling.

My Paintings have evolved over time and now reflect my reactions to nature, pushed beyond, or in a different direction from a purely representational world. I am drawn to paint the forces and material things of nature which I have come to know and respect after many years of direct experience. This knowledge of nature, however seems not to be overtly, conscious when I am doing a painting. In an abstract and metaphorical way, it is more a sense of being a reservoir of energy which enables me to paint what I paint. It is seemingly a motivating force, which like all of nature, is full of image possibilities and offers, in addition, the chance appearances of key elements that go into making an interesting painting, if I am ready at that moment to recognize them and retain them.

I like to paint spontaneously, because it carries the freshness of chance and a deep, sincerity of expression. Plus, I never know for certain where it will lead and that offers real excitement and an element of surprise for me, as well. I work in a flurry of activity followed by periods of sitting and looking at what has just transpired, in contemplation of the next move. There are waves of opportunity, in which to make choices, and perhaps the most difficult moment in painting for me, comes when it's time to say, it is finished and to walk away from it. It takes a lot of doing painting, to know and to recognize, with a feeling of confidence, what that place should look like. I work on that problem regularly. It is the essence of painting.

My work is not intended to be at all linear, in the sense that this statement is a juxtaposition of various symbols. Symbols do appear in my work but they are by chance meeting of lines and images or only because they offer strong visual presence in a particular spot for no particular reason, except for having chosen it. In terms of my painting direction, I continue to work with the hope and goal of reaching my own peculiar level of simplification.

-Alan R. Munro

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert D. "Bob" Burdette, 73, of 365 Seneca Rd., died Sunday morning (Sept. 16, 2001) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa., after a short illness.
Born in Hornell on Sept. 5, 1928, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Hall (Dudgeon) Burdette.
A life long resident of Hornell and North Hornell, Bob was a graduate of Hornell High School and served with the U.S. Army from 1946-1948. He was employed at the former Erie Railroad Accounting Bureau in Hornell from 1948-1960, retiring at the age of 55 from Region 6 New York State Department of Transportation in Hornell, where he was employed as a Principal Engineering Technician.
Bob was a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 and the Cpl. J.J. Mooney V.F.W. Post No. 2250 in Hornell. He was also an avid reader and sportsman and loved the peace, beauty and the simplicity of the outdoors, especially the past 15 years of family enjoyment at Black Lake.
His family includes his wife of 47 years, the former Carolyn Gaffney, who he married in St. Ann's Church in Hornell; his daughter, Karen (Bill) Bush and his grandson, Byran Bush, all of Rochester; his step-mother, Elizabeth Burdette of Canisteo; his three sisters, Susan (Tom) Powers of Rochester, Barbara (Dick) Metzler of Lancaster, Pa. and Mary Burdette of Grafton, N.H.; his brother, Charles (Susie) Burdette Jr. of Washington Crossing, Pa.; his cousins, Charles (Laura) Davis, Herman (Earla) Davis, Dorothy (Stan) Smith, Richard (Deanne) Edell, all of Hornell; his cousins-in-law, John DeVinney and Joe (Helen Marie) DeVinney of Canaseraga; his sisters-in-law, Ellen Ragiel and Mary Lou (George) Phillips; his niece, Dana Ragiel; his nephews, Michael, Robert, Christopher and George Phillips, Stephan and Sean Ragiel; and also his close friends, Jim and Lucy Wiley, Frank and Phyllis Bottomley, Mary and Jean Cortese, John O'Driscoll and Floyd and Charlene Loper, all of Hornell.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with his brother-in-law, Deacon George Phillips officiating. Committal services and interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont. The American Legion will conduct a memorial service at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in Bob's memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, in the name of 8-year-old Adam Boyce, son of Ron and Charlene Royce of Rochester (formerly of Hornell), 596 Old Ithaca Road, Horseheads, N.Y. 14845.

Robert married Carolyn A. Gaffney on 17 Mar 1953 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Carolyn (daughter of Francis F. Gaffney and Anne Marie Boland) was born on 18 Dec 1933 in Jackson Heights, Suffolk County, New York; died on 6 Aug 2014 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Fremont, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born Irene Russell in Hornell according to NYS birth index (no record of an Audrey McMichael born on that date or close). Apparently adopted by Edwin and Maud McMichael. DNA testing shows a 1/2 first cousin connection of Don MacNaughton(s/o Bonnie) and Richard Heers (s/o Audrey). This appears to the case with Harold H. Russell being Audrey's father and Bonnie and Audrey would be 1/2 sisters.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51057085/audrey_e-heers

Family/Spouse: Harold Fordyce Heers. Harold was born on 5 Oct 1920 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 9 Mar 1986 in Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1943; World War II TEC 3 US Army

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CANISTEO: Robert H. "Bob" Russell, 93, of Canisteo Manor formerly of Purdy Creek Rd. passed away Tuesday (Nov. 1, 2016) at Elderwood of Hornell following an extended illness. Bob was born February 1, 1923 in the Town of Howard to Harold and Kathlyn (Harris) Russell. On July 21, 1956 in Fort Wayne, IN. he married the former Joan Hopkins who survives and resides in Canisteo. Bob was predeceased by a son Bruce Russell, five brothers: Joel, Shirley, Thomas, Richard and Jack Russell and a sister, Mary Houghtaling. Bob was a graduate of Bath Haverling Central School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving our country during WWII from 1943-46. He had been an Insurance salesman for the Midland Mutual Ins. Company and prior to selling insurance he had been a salesman for the Interstate Motor Freight System. He had resided in Indianapolis for many years before returning to his New York home. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Canisteo where he was an active member of the Methodist Men's Group. He was a member of the former Canisteo Civic Club and a member of Morning Star Lodge #65 F&AM in Canisteo where he periodically held the position as Chaplin. Bob loved the Canisteo Valley and was one who loved to tell stories and play a good game of cribbage, bridge or euchre and he will always be remembered as being in "tip top" when asked how he was doing. In addition to his wife Joan, Bob is survived by two daughters: JoAnn Russell of Sugarland, TX. and Janet (Matthew) Calvage of Greer, S.C. one brother Frank (Deanna) Russell of Andover, two sisters; Bonnie MacNaughton and Karleen House both of Colorado, a sister-in-law, Phyllis Russell of TN. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. A Masonic Service and memorial service with military honors will take place Sunday, November 20 at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Greenwood St. in Canisteo with Rev. Beverly Welch officiating. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery. The family would like to express their grateful appreciation to the entire Russell and Houghtaling families, Ellen and Jerry Bush, Faith in Action, Canisteo Manor, the First United Methodist Church and his care teams at Elderwood, Hornell Gardens and St. James Mercy Hospital for their support in caring for him throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to Faith in Action, P.O. Box 117, Hornell, N.Y. 14843.

Robert married Joan Ruth Hopkins on 21 Jul 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Joan (daughter of William Morton Hopkins and Ruth Louise Robinson) was born on 29 Aug 1927 in New York City, New York; died on 2 Feb 2025 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Little Richard Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Russell, formerly of Howard and now of Bath died on Friday, March 13 at the family home. Beside the parents he leaves four brothers and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joel Russell of Big Creek and Mr. Thomas Harris of Towlesville. The funeral was held Monday March 16 and burial was made in the Howard cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Davis were in Bath Sunday and called at the home of Harold Russell.
(Wed. 3/25/1931 p6c3)

RICHARD RUSSELL
Bath, Mar. 16.—The Rev. Daniel D. Brox officiated at the funeral of Richard Russell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Russell, at a local undertaking room this afternoon. Burial was at Howard. The boy was five years old and is survived by his parents and four brothers.
(Elmira Star-Gazette, Mon. 3/16/1931 p9c2)

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• Military Service: Abt 1945; US Army In Germany during German occupation

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Obit: Hornell Evening Leader, Hornell, NY
CANISTEO - Joel B. Russell, 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, went to be with his Lord on Friday (June 24, 2005). He was born on April 23, 1927 to Harold H. and Kathlyn (Harris) Russell. On May 1, 1948 he wed his true love, Eleanor VanSkiver. After 58 years, death has parted them, as their original vows said. Brothers Richard, Tom and Jack Russell and nephews Bruce Russell and Terry Houghtaling predeceased him.

Joel served in Germany with the U.S. Army during the German occupation. Upon returning to the states and his release from service, he returned to work with the Erie (later Erie/Lackawanna) Railroad. He worked as a switchman and brakeman for more than 20 years. He then worked for A.C.E.S. at Alfred State College as maintenance supervisor and bus driver. Joel won and lost a fortune in quarters playing cribbage with his friends and family.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canisteo, a past master of Morning Star Lodge 65, F&AM, and member of the Jasper Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Canisteo American Legion Post 846.

Joel is survived by his wonderful wife, Eleanor, and their four children, Charlotte (Dean R.) Stuart of Addison, Carolyn (D. Michael) Wallace of Canisteo, Cindy Vance and Dick (Kathy) Russell of Hornell. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, all of whom he was especially proud.

Also surviving are brothers Bob (Joan) Russell, Shirley (Phyllis) Russell and Frank (Deanna) Russell, and sisters Bonnie (Malcolm) MacNaughton, Mary Jane (Jim) Houghtaling and Karleen (Roger) House, and several nieces and nephews.

Per his request there will be no calling hours. A Masonic funeral service will take place at 5:45 p.m. Friday, July 1, followed by a memorial service in celebration of his life at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Canisteo, with the Rev. John Harris presiding.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Canisteo First Baptist Church memorial fund or Faith in Action GHA

Joel married Eleanor VanSkiver on 1 May 1948. Eleanor was born in ca 1927 in Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Betty Jean Massey. Betty was born on 28 Sep 1933 in Florida; died on 8 Apr 2011 in Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shirley D. Russell, 85, formerly of Purdy Creek Road in Canisteo, passed away early Sunday morning, (May 17, 2015) at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Born in Howard, NY, August 31, 1929, the son of Harold H. and Kathryn Harris Russell, he moved to Canisteo in 1965. He and his wife Phyllis moved to Zephyrhills Florida in 2004 until moving to Elizabethton to reside with their daughter and son-in-law in 2013.

Shirley was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, class of 1948, and had been employed as a shipping and receiving foreman at the former SKF Industries in Hornell prior to his retirement in 1985. Shirley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Canisteo and the Big Springs Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN; and had been active in masonry for several years. He was a member and past master of Morning Star Lodge #65 F&AM of Canisteo, a former member of the former Canisteo Chapter #210, Order of Eastern Star as well as a member and past patron of the Jasper Chapter #752, Order of Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Dashiell Lodge #238 in Elizabethton, TN.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Mary Houghtaling, his brothers: Joel Russell, Thomas Russell, Jack Russell and Richard Russell.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Woodhouse Russell to whom he was married in Bath on February 20, 1959; his daughter, Cynthia (Tom) Slocum of Elizabethton, TN; his sons, William (Jeanne) Russell of Raleigh, NC., and Timothy (Terri) Russell of Elmira Heights; his sisters, Bonnie McNaughton and Karleen House both of Colorado, his brothers, Robert (Joan) Russell of Canisteo, and Frank (Deanna) Russell of Andover, and brother-in law James Houghtaling , and sister-in-law Eleanor Russell of Hornell, (7) grandchildren, (10) great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo.

Shirley married Phyllis Arlene Woodhouse on 20 Feb 1959 in Bath, Steuben County, New York. Phyllis was born on 1 Dec 1937 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; died on 5 May 2021 in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Malcolm MacNaughton. Malcolm was born on 22 Aug 1930; died on 18 Feb 2012; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Wellington, Larimer County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Jane (Russell) Houghtaling, 76, of 2209 County Route 70A (Houghtaling Lane), passed away Sunday morning (Feb. 28, 2010) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Bath on Sept. 26, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Kathlyn Harris Russell. On Feb. 21, 1953, she was married to James Houghtaling, Jr. who survives.
A life long resident of Hornell, Mary Jane was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1952 and for 22 years was employed by the Hornell City School District as a bus driver, retiring in 1991. After her retirement she drove bus for ProAction until 2001. An avid bowler, she was a member of the Hornell Loyal of Moose Ladies Auxiliary No. 620 and the Avoca American Legion Auxiliary No. 1315.
Her family includes her husband of 57 years, Jim; her three children, Susan (Wayne) Wilson of Savona, Pete (Sharon) Houghtaling and Laurie (Angelo) Sciotti, all of Hornell; her 12 grandchildren, Lisa Wilson, Destry Wilson, Miles P. (Summer) Wilson, Alan, Todd and Teresa Houghtaling, Jason Houghtaling, Michele Houghtaling, Mandy (Dustin) Speakman, Sondra Sciotti (Bryan Salmon), Andrea (Dennis) Rudenauer and Angelo Sciotti (Kristin Lorow); her 17 great-grandchildren; her three brothers, Robert (Joan) Russell of Canisteo, Shirley (Phyllis) Russell of Florida and Frank (Deanna) Russell of Andover; her two sisters, Bonnie (Malcom) McNaughton and Karlene (Roger) House, all of Colorado; her sister-in-law, Eleanor Russell of Hornell; also her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Terry James Houghtaling; and her four brothers, Joel, Jack, Tom and Richard Russell.
Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service will take place following calling hours at 8 p.m. Tuesday, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.

Mary married James Houghtaling, Jr. on 21 Feb 1953. James (son of James Houghtaling and Laura) was born on 20 Aug 1932 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died on 28 Dec 2015 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1998, of Wayland,NY

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1998 living near Leesburg,Alabama

Family/Spouse: Betty Good. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruth Reynolds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leroy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Keith married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Audrey married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Audrey married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lawrence Edwin Smith - Age 69 of Turnpike Rd. died (Sunday,June
29,1951)at St. James Hospital. Son of Clifford,and Julia (Lain)
Smith.Married,June 24,1951 in Hornell,N Y; to the former Loretta
(Netty) French.Surving besides his wife are three sisters,Carol(Eban)
Mason of Brighton,New Jersey.Elaine O'Dell,and Joan(Doug) Mason both
of Hornell,New York. Burial In the O'Dell Cemetery,Turnpike
Rd.Hornell,New York.

Lawrence married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Canisteo - Sandra L. VanCise, 79 of Maple Street passed away Sunday (March 20, 2022) at St James Hospital.

Born in Hornell, March 16, 1943, she was the daughter of James C. and Bernice Griffin Cook. She attended Hornell High School and was later employed by the former Corbin Wood Products in Hornell. She then joined the custodial staff at SUNY Alfred where she retired after 25 years of service. She loved baking, crafts, Elvis Presley and singing but especially enjoyed being outside and spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her parents, her sister; Sheila Brown, and her son James Jackson in 2010.

Surviving are her husband; James VanCise of Canisteo, her daughter; Lori Priestley of Hornell, her sons; John (Frances) Jackson Jr. of Prattsburg and Kevin (Jennifer) VanCise of Painted Post, her sisters; Brenda (Warren) Cline of Addison and Darlene (Randie) Brewer of Hornell, her brother; Duane (Donna) Cook of North Carolina, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.

The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell on Thursday (March 24) 2022 from Noon until 2 PM followed by funeral services at 2 PM with Rev. Lenny Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.

Friends wishing to remember Sandy are asked to consider a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.

Sandra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sandra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sandra married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]